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Title: I wanna take you to the Alps.
Post by: cacciatore on May 23, 2011, 07:30:00 AM
I want to open a new thread about the landscape the hunt in the SW Alps in Italy.I'll up date with pics and story along the weeks to take  along the ones that can't see them and but everybody here is welcome to contact me and will have full help and support from me.
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Post by: cacciatore on May 23, 2011, 07:36:00 AM
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Last year I am been blessed by the visit of Steve S a member from Colorado.We went scout for ibex and we were lucky to find a herd of mature male.
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Post by: Whip on May 23, 2011, 07:38:00 AM
Looking forward to this one!  I doubt I will ever see them in person but seeing them through your eyes will be wonderful!
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Post by: cacciatore on May 23, 2011, 07:38:00 AM
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Coloradotrad is a good and experienced bowhunter and was able to arrive close for some good pics.You can find the story on PowWow somewhere.
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Post by: cacciatore on May 23, 2011, 07:40:00 AM
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In this pic in the foreground you can see the majestic Monte Rosa,the second peak of Europe.
The pics where taken in late April and the games where still in the lower elevations.
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Post by: smilinicon on May 23, 2011, 07:42:00 AM
Thanks for the pics!  Beautiful...
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Post by: A.S. on May 23, 2011, 07:53:00 AM
Thanks for taking us along Felix!!
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Post by: cacciatore on May 23, 2011, 07:56:00 AM
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This is the last place for your shopping the Mount Rose is there,now it is time to climb.
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Post by: cacciatore on May 23, 2011, 07:57:00 AM
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Some of those stone cabin are 500 years old and still up with people living in!
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Post by: Kevin Dill on May 23, 2011, 07:57:00 AM
Felix...I'm breathless just looking at these!
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Post by: cacciatore on May 23, 2011, 08:02:00 AM
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The next leg of this trip begins the next April and there is some more snow on the groud.
This guy is a good friend of mine a former(he still does)mountain runner and a great rifle hunter.He is a traditional archer too and sometime a bowhunter.Guido is a great guide and he has spent most of his life hunting the Alps,but he is been also in Africa,Syberia and Sisghikistan for Ibex,as wellas Eastern Europe and a trip with me in Colorado and Canada.
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Post by: cacciatore on May 23, 2011, 08:06:00 AM
My friends follow me!
Your good friend Felix at the beginning of the trail.
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Post by: Night Wing on May 23, 2011, 08:08:00 AM
The scenery is awesome. Thanks for taking the time to post these great photos.

BTW, when I was kid over 50 years ago and my dad was stationed in Germany, your photos of the region remind me of Garmisch when Garmisch was a little sleepy alpine village.
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Post by: piggy on May 23, 2011, 08:09:00 AM
Thank you for taking the time to post, some beautiful pictures of some amazing country.
Cheers Mate

Paul
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Post by: saumensch on May 23, 2011, 08:11:00 AM
Great pics, Felix!
Ive been to Monte Rosa about 8 years ago with my parents, the scenery looks familiar.

Thanks for taking us along...im following.
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Post by: Limey Chris on May 23, 2011, 08:12:00 AM
Beutiful
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Post by: cacciatore on May 23, 2011, 08:12:00 AM
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Most of the tree here are beech and aspen.On the snow we were able to clearly see the track of roe deer and wild boar.It is incredible how those boars are good on the mountain.
At a higher elevation we saw plenty of track of red stag and then of chamois.
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Post by: KyStickbow on May 23, 2011, 08:14:00 AM
Thanks for sharing the pics...sure is a beautiful place!!
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Post by: cacciatore on May 23, 2011, 08:17:00 AM
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Everywhere the boars digged the ground.
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Post by: cacciatore on May 23, 2011, 08:19:00 AM
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They make huge holes!
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Post by: cacciatore on May 23, 2011, 08:20:00 AM
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Next to the timberline.
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Post by: cacciatore on May 23, 2011, 08:23:00 AM
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from here begins the kingdom of the chamois.
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Post by: Elkchaser on May 23, 2011, 08:25:00 AM
These are wonderful pictures of a very beautiful area.

Thanks for allowing me to experience, what I never will, through your lens and stories.
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Post by: cacciatore on May 23, 2011, 08:26:00 AM
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Away from the crowd.
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Post by: cacciatore on May 23, 2011, 08:31:00 AM
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mountains everywhere.
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Post by: cacciatore on May 23, 2011, 08:35:00 AM
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Old stone cabins from shepards on the S. slope.
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Post by: cacciatore on May 23, 2011, 08:44:00 AM
they were here,maybe in the morning!
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Post by: bornagainbowhunter on May 23, 2011, 08:48:00 AM
sweet!!
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Post by: cacciatore on May 23, 2011, 08:49:00 AM
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But now it is time for a break,there is a stone cabin here that is used as a base camp from some hunters,we want to relax for a moment!
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Post by: Kevin Dill on May 23, 2011, 08:51:00 AM
I'd like to go inside....cold!
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Post by: cacciatore on May 23, 2011, 08:52:00 AM
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All what we need a bench and a table.
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Post by: cacciatore on May 23, 2011, 08:55:00 AM
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We share what we get.
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Post by: mmisciag on May 23, 2011, 08:58:00 AM
Holy cow! The Alps look great. Great story and trip. Thanks for taking us.

Martin
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Post by: cacciatore on May 23, 2011, 09:02:00 AM
That,my friend,this is an Italian salami;it is something that some people is still making arising pigs and feeding them better that their own children and then before Christmas transform in these incredible food.Mamma mia.I never seen something like that in the US store but I hope you can find them somewhere!
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Post by: ron w on May 23, 2011, 09:03:00 AM
Excellent trip, thanks for taking us. I have 2 of those Opinel knives....great tools!!!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: cacciatore on May 23, 2011, 09:07:00 AM
You are right Ron,they are cheap but make a great service.
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Post by: Stumpkiller on May 23, 2011, 09:16:00 AM
My lungs are burning and my mouth is watering but it was sure worth it.  Thanks for the hike!

Looks like a rugged place to live and hunt.  Glad I don't have to turn a tractor around in that terrain!
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Post by: tradtusker on May 23, 2011, 09:24:00 AM
Very nice pics! thank you
I also have a few Opinel knives, they work well.
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Post by: Randy Morin on May 23, 2011, 09:28:00 AM
Awesome Felix.  Thanks so much for sharing.  Very impressive country.  I cant believe those boar can live in such cold climate.
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Post by: bayhunter on May 23, 2011, 09:44:00 AM
Thanks for sharing that is now one of my dream hunts!  :archer:
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Post by: cacciatore on May 23, 2011, 09:45:00 AM
Randy,if you think they are also called Russian Boars!They are tough can live in hot and cold climates.
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Post by: Tater 2 on May 23, 2011, 09:54:00 AM
Beautiful Country my Friend.!

      Thanks for taking us along.
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Post by: 2treks on May 23, 2011, 10:27:00 AM
MAMMA MIA is right. Thanks Felix. I love your threads. Wonderful country. I remember last year you mentioned wine,now salami hows about some cheese. When I was in Italy I had it all and the food is fantastic. I would love to come back,SOON! I love it.THANK YOU.
Chuck
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Post by: kadbow on May 23, 2011, 10:30:00 AM
Nice Felix!
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Post by: Pepper on May 23, 2011, 10:44:00 AM
Felix, Thanks for the tour, looking forward to more pics.
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Post by: Mudd on May 23, 2011, 10:48:00 AM
How cool is this?      Way!!!   I'm saying...

Thank you for sharing.

God bless,Mudd
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Post by: Buckhorn47 on May 23, 2011, 10:56:00 AM
Thanks for allowing us to view your world. Rugged, beautiful country with hardy hunters. Well done!  :clapper:
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Post by: twitchstick on May 23, 2011, 11:04:00 AM
It looks like my kind of counrty. Thankyou for taking me along!  :campfire:
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Post by: cacciatore on May 23, 2011, 11:14:00 AM
I belive in friendship and brotherhood never been disappointed from any TGangers anyone is welcome.
Just here we have 250 different qualities of cheese many maily made by the shepards in the high country.It is a experience by itself.
The mountains are green and rich of grass all summer long because the moisture and evening thunderstorms.
I'll update you next week with my week end scouting trip.
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Post by: wapiti792 on May 23, 2011, 11:18:00 AM
Beautiful Felix!!! Thanks so much for the tour and pics   :campfire:
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Post by: cacciatore on May 23, 2011, 11:18:00 AM
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More wild boar activity on the way back.
Be seeing you!
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Post by: IndianaBowman on May 23, 2011, 11:20:00 AM
Thanks for taking us along. How feasible is a hunt with you for an American?

I travel to Europe somewhat often and could probably add a week to a trip? The country looks fabulous and I love the looks of the Ibex and Chamois.
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Post by: cacciatore on May 23, 2011, 11:28:00 AM
Terry,you have a PM.
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Post by: sorno on May 23, 2011, 11:35:00 AM
Fantastic tour Felix!  My trip last fall was all about seeing the tourist sights.  This one leans much more to my personal tastes.  My mouth is watering from the food pic - brings back some memories.  I discovered that Italians just don't put up with second rate food.  It's all delicious.
s.
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Post by: Easykeeper on May 23, 2011, 12:10:00 PM
Beautiful country, think of the human history in those mountains.  Thanks for sharing your trip.
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Post by: DannyBows on May 23, 2011, 04:44:00 PM
It's all beautiful Felix. Thanks you so much for feeding our dreams!
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Post by: jcar315 on May 23, 2011, 05:02:00 PM
Felix, Ti ringraziamo per me lungo il mio amico.
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Post by: Hopewell Tom on May 23, 2011, 05:13:00 PM
Incredible country, good pic with the binocs, always looking up, I imagine. Funny what you notice, I'm filling a woodshed these days and am impressed with that one in the shepherds camp. Not a flat piece of ground to be found!
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Post by: cacciatore on May 23, 2011, 05:39:00 PM
Yes the Alps are very steep this is the reason it is called alpine climbing!It is better to be on shape but it is rewarding for the landscape you'll see.
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Post by: rastaman on May 23, 2011, 07:24:00 PM
Awesome pictures sir!
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Post by: glass76 on May 23, 2011, 07:42:00 PM
Great pics of beautiful country! Thanks for sharing with us.
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Post by: maineac on May 23, 2011, 07:48:00 PM
Beautiful!!  thanks for sharing!
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Post by: JJB on May 23, 2011, 07:54:00 PM
That is some beautiful country, thanks for taking us along.
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Post by: Ragin Bull on May 23, 2011, 08:00:00 PM
Very nice Felix,    :thumbsup:  

Beautiful country
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Post by: Bjorn on May 23, 2011, 08:14:00 PM
What a treat!! Thanks Felix.    :archer:
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Post by: Gib on May 23, 2011, 08:43:00 PM
Man felix you're living the dream thanks for sharing ,gib
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Post by: pauljr on May 23, 2011, 08:57:00 PM
Thanks for sharing, that is some of the most beutiful country ive ever seen
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Post by: Killdeer on May 23, 2011, 09:01:00 PM
In my next life I will be a hermit in a shepherd's stone hut. Lord, I am wanting to run away right now!

Awesome trip, Felix!
Killdeer
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Post by: Bowwild on May 23, 2011, 09:17:00 PM
Felix,
Thanks for sharing your pictures and commentary.  Those mountains are beautiful and the feeding Ibex ... your part of the planet is certainly beautiful and exotic.

I love reading mountain climbing books -- 4-5 every summer.  Your pictures of Europe #2 looks like a fantastic climb. My wife gets a bit worried that I'll get a wild hair and go try it (as if)...then she sees me favor my left knee as I head downstairs to the range and she snaps back to reality.

Looks like I'll be a bit north of you next week and again in August. Our daughter needs a bit of company while her hubby works on some planes near Libya.  I'd love to take along one of my bows and some arrows but I'm afraid the King'll throw me in a dungeon?
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Post by: straitera on May 23, 2011, 10:07:00 PM
Thanks for the pic trip! Great stuff! Perfect lunch to top if off (with some hefeweisen dunkel bach that is)
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Post by: South MS Bowhunter on May 23, 2011, 10:49:00 PM
Felix, beautiful pictures of a wild frontier.  I was stationed in Zwiebrucken Germany from 1985-1988 and flew over the Alps often in performance of my duties. Brings back great memories!
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Post by: Ringneck on May 23, 2011, 11:04:00 PM
Lovely pics! Thank for sharing them with us.
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Post by: Robert Cunfer on May 23, 2011, 11:15:00 PM
AWESOME PICS FELIX, I envy you and your friends on this beautiful outing. Wishing I was with you......Bobby
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Post by: Bonebuster on May 24, 2011, 05:05:00 AM
Beautiful!
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Post by: Plumber on May 24, 2011, 05:31:00 AM
jaw dropping
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Post by: johnis on May 24, 2011, 06:55:00 AM
Wow Felix great post as always!!
 Thanks for your time spent to take us along   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Wolfkiss on May 24, 2011, 07:54:00 AM
Fantastic pics Felix, I can feel my legs burning just looking at them!

Thanks for taking us along.
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Post by: DHR on May 24, 2011, 09:01:00 AM
Awesome Felix
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Post by: Steve Clandinin on May 24, 2011, 09:04:00 AM
Mamma Mia is aright! Whata fantastic outing!Hey how comea you don't havea some of that fantastic cheese of yours with that Salami! I still relish the taste of that!Its so good to take everyone on that trip,those Ibex have to be the coolest animals I've ever seen .Soooooo good of you my friend!
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Post by: Shinken on May 24, 2011, 09:04:00 AM
Incredible country and wildlife!

Thanks for sharin' your journey!

Shoot straight, Shinken

  :archer2:
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Post by: Colotrad on May 24, 2011, 10:16:00 AM
Thanks for bringing back those memories of a great day, on a great trip,  with a great friend.
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Post by: rushlush on May 24, 2011, 11:04:00 AM
Thank you for letting me tag along. That is some beautiful scenery!
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Post by: MercilessMing on May 24, 2011, 11:30:00 AM
Thanks Felix.  That is beautiful.  Very nice virtual trip.
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Post by: GRINCH on May 24, 2011, 11:42:00 AM
You are blessed to live in a beautiful country,keep them coming.  :clapper:
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Post by: lisjak on May 24, 2011, 12:12:00 PM
Felix, nice trip . In which part of alps you are taking this photos.
Greetings from Julian alps ( from Slovenia).

Luka
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Post by: PaPaFrank on May 24, 2011, 12:16:00 PM
Good Stuff! Thanks Felix...
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Post by: cacciatore on May 24, 2011, 12:31:00 PM
These pics are taken on the W portion of the Central Alps called Pennine.The 3 major peaks of Europe are here,one hour drive from my home.
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Post by: FerretWYO on May 24, 2011, 12:42:00 PM
Felix buddy. I gotta come hunt with you WOW.
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Post by: Gen273 on May 24, 2011, 01:08:00 PM
Thanks, that is great
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Post by: Ranger44 on May 24, 2011, 02:57:00 PM
Thanks for the pics and story Felix.  I was in Italy a couple of years ago chaperoning a group of high school kids with my wife the teacher.  The best part of the trip to me was the bus ride through the mountains on our way to France.  It gave me relief from the city and all the cathedrals and museums.  I was so disappointed that the only one awake during that beautiful ride besides me was the bus driver.
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Post by: Sixby on May 24, 2011, 03:21:00 PM
Felix , the pi9cture of the Ibex with that background is just unbelieveable. that is one critter I would not mind hunting. Thanks so much for sharing. God bless you, Steve
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Post by: Blueridge on May 24, 2011, 03:32:00 PM
Felix, verry nice but it makes my lungs hurt not to mention my legs.
thanks
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Post by: recurve3 on May 24, 2011, 07:10:00 PM
That is awesome country. Thanks for sharing. My grandparents were born in Italy, but brought very few photos when they came to States in their early teens.
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