Aqhna Maraqwnaz 99



October 17, 1999 ~ 0830 Hours

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REAL, LIVE Europeans!

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Elaine, wrapped in plastic, and Ana (Guess where she's from)

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Robert, sporting the huge 3' x 3' cloth race bib

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1972 Olympian Jeff Galloway and Steve, lo----ng time buddies;
Steve and Elaine, sealed fresh in plastic bags

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Looks like rrrrrrrrrrain.

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Rising for the Star Spangled Banner before the start

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Following are scenes from the not-so-scenic course


Circa Roma

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Anti NATO Graffiti greeted runners along the course

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I carried my disposable camera for the entire first half of the marathon.
Hurting to take pictures of something scenic to bring back home, I got desperate
and started snapping pics of anything, including this road sign....Enjoy.

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