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04-11-2012, 09:40 AM
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"The real mystery is to know what are the circles you see arrowed... "
Perhaps something archeological, some kind of symbolic place for some prehistoric people?? Ask a local archaeologist for his opinion.
JL
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04-11-2012, 11:24 AM
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Marco, as always your photos provide exceptional perspective and enhance our understanding of the battlefield terrain!
Thanks again, Homer
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04-11-2012, 11:26 AM
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Greetings Marco,
I noticed those in post five, and did think cultivation. Now it is clear they are rocks, so do they date to prehistoric times like Stonehenge? Would like to hike Cairo and see these someday. 
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John, please take me with you when you go on that hike! 
Homer
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04-11-2012, 12:54 PM
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You´ve outdone yourself Marco love your pictures alot 
Superp to understand what was going on where.
Best Jan
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04-11-2012, 01:36 PM
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Great pics - helpful when studying the battle - for sure!
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04-11-2012, 01:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jean-Loup
"The real mystery is to know what are the circles you see arrowed... "
Perhaps something archeological, some kind of symbolic place for some prehistoric people?? Ask a local archaeologist for his opinion.
JL
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The circles were discovered only by observation of the high and many local archaeologists are working to understand something. But for now only hypotheses 
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04-11-2012, 01:48 PM
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Marco, amazing as always.
What I'd give to spend time taking pictures of these battlefields of Europe.
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Hi Darrell...It 's a lot easier ... you come and we go together
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04-11-2012, 01:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John Hodgin
Greetings Marco,
I noticed those in post five, and did think cultivation. Now it is clear they are rocks, so do they date to prehistoric times like Stonehenge? Would like to hike Cairo and see these someday.
Best,
John |
John,
John, would be great to have you here again. Come ...
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04-11-2012, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Homer Hodge
Marco, as always your photos provide exceptional perspective and enhance our understanding of the battlefield terrain!
Thanks again, Homer
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Homer...thanks to you. I try to do always something good for friends of this great room 
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04-11-2012, 05:07 PM
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Looks like we need to organize another FJ collector gathering! I would love to hike Mt Cairo as well! Maybe we should consider something next year; I would be game for sure!!
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04-12-2012, 06:18 AM
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Looks like we need to organize another FJ collector gathering! I would love to hike Mt Cairo as well! Maybe we should consider something next year; I would be game for sure!! |
Here I am Willi...on Gustav Line...front to south 
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04-12-2012, 07:46 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Willi Zahn
Looks like we need to organize another FJ collector gathering! I would love to hike Mt Cairo as well! Maybe we should consider something next year; I would be game for sure!! |
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04-12-2012, 07:49 AM
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John,
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Marco, I have been missing beautiful, historical Cassino since our visit. We certainly should have a reunion!!! And yes, we will bring Homer this time. 
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04-14-2012, 07:08 PM
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Fantastic photos Marco! I can see snow I hope you were wearing warm clothing!
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