The Moose is Getting Mangy

Posted by Moose on May 26th, 2007. Filed under: Travel.

I have, at last count, six mosquito bites. I am happy. Why am I happy about mosquito bites? Because they are ITALIAN mosquito bites. Italian mosquitos wear large sunglasses with the Chanel logo tactfully emblazoned in rhinestones. Italian mosquitos treat road signs as mere suggestion. Italian mosquitos are clearly superior to their more sedate American counterparts.

After a panic-tinted drive out of Rome, Land Where Drivers Don’t Say “Should I?” But “Can I?” (and yes, they usually can), we toted a well-prepared moose somewhere new. Which brings us to today’s contest. Guess where the moose is posing or create the best story and win a prize. I will even refrain from packaging up my leftover polenta and calling it a prize. Just for you. Because you all amuse me greatly and deserve much better than leftover polenta.

Photo Op 1:

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Photo Op 2:

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Photo Op 3:

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4 Responses to The Moose is Getting Mangy

  1. Christina
    May 27th, 2007 at 3:23 pm

    Yoohooo…I’m first!!

    So, I realize this may be cheating, but I just received the following message in a postcard from Moose:
    “Italy is molto bella! But these Italians sure are crazy drivers – acting on childhood dreams of racing Ferraris or something. Now we’ve moved on from Rome’s traffic to the excitement of driving the twisty mountain roads of the Amalfi Coast…not sure which is more panic-inducing. You know, the movies sure don’t do this place justice – it’s much more beautiful in person! The views are spectacular. We stopped for a rest and a refreshing limoncello. I hope you appreciate the pictures – I had a near brush with death when I posed to close to the edge. Luckily that red flower was over my head, and I grabbed it in time to keep from tumbling down the cliff. Next stop – Poseidon’s temple! Well, what’s left of it. These old buildings are amazing. And they tell me there were no machines or bulldozers back then. Incredible. I’m off to explore the rest of the ruins here in Paestum! Not sure where we’re going next, possible Naples, but more photos to come. Wish you were here! Ciao! -The Moose”

    If you could please pass on my reply, I would greatly appreciate it. “Moose – Photos are great, but please send one hot young Italian with next postcard. Grazie. -Me”

    Ok, sorry it’s so long…couldn’t resist. Postponing laundry and dishwashing creates loads of free time!

    Have fun!

  2. Mr. Toast
    May 27th, 2007 at 10:15 pm

    Ah, I see now: you drove to Italy, following this route plotted by Google Maps (be sure to note direction #25). So apparently you must have one of those James Bond submarine-cars, how cool.

    Have fun, but watch out for evil secret agents.

  3. Christina
    May 28th, 2007 at 1:20 am

    Hey, just to clarify – my postcard was from The Stuffed Moose, not the writer Moose….just in case anyone were to happen to take me seriously…:-)

  4. Jhianna
    May 29th, 2007 at 9:32 am

    Neptune’s temple in Paestum?

    Wherever the first picture is, I could happily live there forever. Just plant me in the corner and bring me some water every once in awhile. *sigh* :)