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Two Different Eyes634 viewsWe encountered this dog, Volvo, on the streets in Turin. He has two different coloured eyes. His owners were quite happy to have me take his photograph.
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Me Taking A Photo of My Puffy Pants627 viewsI'd put on my Northern Face down-insulated pants and my foot cast and it was all quite funny. I tried to take a photo of the stylish combination using a mirror in our hotel room. I think the look on Marjorie's face is funny -- sort of quiet resignation.
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Marjorie in Sestriere624 viewsWe had a nice lunch in Sestiere, and then we walked (I slowly hobbled) around the small "city centre" to look at the ski clothing and souvenier shops.
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Opening Ceremony -- Winter Olympics Torino 2006624 viewsAs the opening ceremony drew to a close, they lowered a huge curtain in front of us. Incredibly, we could only see a tiny bit of the fireworks as we were essentially backstage.
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Me Sitting on the Kiss Couch623 viewsIn the Torino Mediacentre.
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USA Team Member Lifts A Colleague623 viewsDuring the parade of athletes into the Stadio Olimpico at the opening ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics.
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Jacques Rogge, eighth IOC President, Giving The Opening Speech623 viewsOpening ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino. Mr. Rogge giving his speech surrounded by the participating athletes.
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Opening Ceremony - 2006 Winter Olympics619 viewsStrange legs coming through the floor of the Stadio Olimpico. The fabric "floor" was ultimately removed, and this is where the athletes sat during the second half of the ceremony.
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Olympic Ski Slopes -- Sestiere618 viewsThe ski slopes looked gorgeous, the seating stands looked enormous, but we were on our way to the luge in Cesana Pariol.
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Throwing the Dog Into The Air616 viewsThe skateboard dude tossed his little dog into the air a second time, as we all looked on in stunned horror. Fortunately, he caught the dog a second time. Did the dog enjoy this? Discuss.
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Italian Speed Skating Coach614 viewsAt the 500m Men's Speed Skating Championship, Oval Lingotto, February 13 2006
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Skaters at the 500m Men's Speed Skating Championship614 viewsOval Lingotto, February 13 2006
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