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    Maria & Brett's HUGE Trip 06-07-08-09-? ok, so the Socceroos lost in 'that' penalty against Italy; Adriatic summers aren't long enough (bliss!); and we found that you should never use the term "Eastern Bloc" when talking to a Czech (Central Europe, please).

    Photos from San Marino

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    No trip to the San Marino MotoGP would be complete without a visit to Rossi's hometown, though I was pushing it with this T-shirt. Views[392] The holy grail of bike Mecca's. Views[272] Outside the Ducati Factory. Take me back inside!!! Views[252] One of the few single-potted Ducati's ever made. Views[217] Troy's infamous #21. Views[261]
     
    All of Troy Bayliss' bike - ahh the SBK era. Views[306] Mike Hailwood's bike. In original crashed-out condition. Views[289] One of the only 4-cylinder twins that Ducati ever made. Views[266] Stepping back in time. Views[228] If you look closely you'll see that Ducati's touched so many lives! Views[247]
     
    The manufacturer's trophy that Ducati won at Brno in the previous round. Views[271] The prized 1098 S - Ducati's latest and greatest. Thought I'd pick one up while I was here. Wearing this shirt throughout the factory floor, I noticed sideways glances and smiles - the day after Stoner took yet another win on a Ducati that came from this very floor. Views[241] In Bologna for the Ducati factory tour. Views[248] Me and Jules. All-round nice guy. Views[245] Jules and my Italian-based colleague, Elisa. Views[197]
     
    Jules arrives. Views[204] Jules to win!!! As a surprise for our MD, we organised Jules Cluzel to pop in for dinner at our post-race venue. Views[259] Pole position... Views[247] Barros' bike came out for a play post-race. Views[402] Maybe I shouldn't have heckled
     
    Picking the inside line. Views[394] Hanging out on the final turn. Views[496] Jumping over the fence to the track, post-race. Views[310] ... Stoner getting a lift back to the pits by teammate Loris Capirossi. Views[353] Stoner running out of fuel in the victory lap. Close call!! ... Views[376]
     
    Anthony West clawing his way up to 8th place. Views[353] Rossi exits the MotoGP race early. Views[352] ... then to me (what could I do?!) Views[377] Andrea Dovizioso's engine fails just before the finish - he was fighting for 1st place. Looking up to the Gods... Views[290] Victory lap for Pasini. Views[379]
     
    ... whatever they did worked! Views[306] Mattia Pasini's fans cheer him on during the 125cc race... Views[335] Check out the guy on the left. Isn't he runnning for a 4th term as PM??? Views[351] Rossi putting in a quick warm-up lap. Views[290] Jules acknowledging his small but vocal fan club. Views[374]
     
    Jules Cluzel in action!!! Pity he was knocked out by a wayward 250cc rocket. Views[317] Probably the closest to San Marino this event gets! Views[276] They reckon they're the best at everything, don't they! I don't think they'll be adding another MotoGP title to the list anytime soon, hee hee... Views[300] All part of the nightly parade. This time it's about 1am... Get home to bed, mister! Views[372] Strolling down the seaside promenade... of course! The nightly Morroccan carpet auction. The outdoor audience was hanging off his every word. Views[313]
     
    Just another night in downtown Riccione. Interesting headwear I reckon. Views[482] If you've seen the logo for the 'A-Style' sponsor of the GP, you'll instantly see what this is about. Cheeky. Views[2840] The leathers Rossi was wearing when he crashed out at Sachsenring, on display by the beach at Riccione, a resort town near Misano. Views[392] Interesting name for an underwear shop. Views[976] Support for Rossi in his homeland near Misano. Even the material was fluffy like the real 46 on the back of his leathers. Views[359]
     
    The nightly promenade ritual begins, all doled up to the nines! Views[264] The standard post-race Italian traffic chaos ensued... Unsurprising really! Views[356] Rossi was pipped at the last second by Stoner who qualified fastest for tomorrow's GP. This was seen shortly after the session... Views[273] John Stoner coming in hot... Views[328]
     
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