| Most viewed - Olympics - Torino 2006 |
Olympic Ski Slopes -- Sestiere518 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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Opening Ceremony - 2006 Winter Olympics516 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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Marjorie in a Red Sled512 views
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Me in the Piazza San Carlo509 views
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Opening Ceremony -- Winter Olympics Torino 2006508 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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Japanese Athletes at the Opening Ceremony508 viewsWith an athlete in the center of the photo taking my photo as I take a photo of her. Stadio Olimpico, Torino, February 10 2006
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Dancing Cows at the Opening Ceremony - 2006 Winter Olympics507 viewsWhat could be better than large, dancing cows?
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Two Different Eyes506 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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SHEN Xue / ZHAO Hongbo - Pair Figure Skating506 viewsTorino Olympics 2006, February 13 2006. Bronze Medal Winners.
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Marjorie in Sestriere503 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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Italian Speed Skating Coach503 viewsAt the 500m Men's Speed Skating Championship, Oval Lingotto, February 13 2006
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Pavarotti Finishes His Performance of "Nessun Dorma"498 viewsOnce the curtains were closed, we couldn't see any more of the opening ceremony. "Disperse, o night! Set, you stars! Set, you stars! With the dawn I will win! I'll win! I'll win!"
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