Nature.exe
Stumbled on this while walking around Tampere. I unfortunately do not know the artist as it’s not tagged, but I love the colors and style. Rough message to see in Finland though, a country of seemingly infinite beautiful nature.
Ouninpohja
Not being run this year, but realized I could go through the road at a reasonable pace and just check it out. Wound up doing a mini recce - the road sucks you in and it’s clear why it’s revered. Lovely tribute to Craig Breen at the end.
Kaleidoscope Christmas Tree
Christmas in Japan seemed muted this year until I stumbled on this massive thing. One of the coolest takes on a Christmas tree that I’ve ever seen.
Fuji Speedway, Day 2
Was not blessed with sunshine and dry track today - but it’s been an incredible experience nonetheless. Had all of Fuji to myself in wet weather, hard to imagine ever having that opportunity again!
Fuji Speedway
Managed to sneak in one final event for 2025. This time it’s another legendary track! In sims I’m never as fast as I want to be here so I’m really interested to see how it feels in real life.
Oz Coffee Shop
On the way to a motorsports store to buy an emergency replacement helmet, I stumbled on this coffee shop and decided to try it out. Great coffee - and allergy friendly desserts if you’re the kind to partake.
OBX Sunrise
Forced myself out of bed to catch the sunrise on the Outer Banks. Even with adjustments to the photo, it’s hard to capture how stunning the view was.
My White Whale
When I’d visit here as a kid, the interior was always closed off to the public. In the last year or so they apparently finally opened up the base. Was cool to finally see inside! The Ocracoke Island lighthouse is the second oldest lighthouse in the country. Neat bit of history.
Jank Tiki
Stumbled on a weird tiki bar on a pier, tucked away on the backside of the beach. Was a useful stopping point on an otherwise long drive.
Down East
Had always been curious about this side of the Outer Banks, wound up with a reasonable excuse to come up from the southern side. Longer ferry ride over Ocracoke but some stunning views.
Soviet Era Ferris Wheel
A very odd part of the world. Walking through here feels like simultaneously being in an old Soviet era and the modern era.
Vintage Eames Animation
Stopped in to an old haunt of ours for a drink (well, three, to be precise). Got to chatting with the bar owner about the films they were showing. I’d heard about these but not seen them myself - really interesting bit of history that will stop me from ever looking at a certain chair the same way again.