For no particular reason, I'm coming out of blogging retirement. :) Occasionally, I will post photos of places I've enjoyed visiting. These are shots of Gran Paradiso, Italy's first national park and one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. Before Italy was unified into a single country in 1861, these lands were the personal hunting grounds of King Victor Emmanuel. The king's grandson donated the land to Italy in 1920 and the park was established in 1922. As you can see, it's quite a drive to the peaks. :)
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