European Trip - Part 11

 

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You'd think someone was giving these away in the 12th-16th centuries...

 

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Centovalli - S337 is a typical Alpine road.  Single lane barely wide enough for two cars, scary drop-off and no markings.  And a lot more traffic than you'd think.

 

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And suddenly, in the middle of nowhere, you run into this...

 

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...complete with round figured priest.

 

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Low clouds over Simplonpass.

 

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Er, this must be the summit of Simplonpass...

 

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Some other trip we'll explore the hiking trail around Simplonpass.

 

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