We were trying to get press passes for the first Formula 1 race in Valencia (what were we thinking) but no luck. The race was kind of boring which was really surprising since the race track looked super exciting.

It turns out as for me being a photographer in Valencia wondering around after the races was the most exciting part of the even.

Check out my little assay with tons of odd and bizarre images: Valencia Formula 1 Post-Race Photos

- Ebay Motors - Everything one Buck

Just in case you need to light up a cigarette right before a tornado or something.

Ignite a flame that can withstand 70-80 mph winds, burn at almost 2000°F and stay water tight when closed.

* Tough elastomer armor for outstanding impact resistance * Stainless steel wire closure stays watertight even if dropped * Refillable butane gas (premium recommended) * Flame adjustment * Withstands 70-80 mph winds * Easy one-handed operation * Water-resistant

Make sure a raging storm doesn’t keep you from lighting a fire when you need it most!

Link: Real Storm Lighter

Cool Dude Link: Junior Astronaut Space Helmet

Oh wow - I want to open an ice cream stand here in Valencia to entertain the tourists and spread a giggle or two.

Video Link: Turkish Ice Cream Dude

Link Tip: How to care for it

J-List is a peaceful island of Japanese pop culture for you

I want to ride it - it’s time for me to get on a good roller coaster again. Last time was when I was visiting Cedar Point two years ago.

Video Link: Fahrenheit Rollercoaster

[via: dingz]

Happy Time Link: Floating Lamps on Fire

Oh - this looks like a lot of fun. I wonder how that looks for president Bush for example.

Whether you’re backpacking across America, honeymooning in Europe or just want to keep track of all the places you’ve been, these clever stitching postcards are a fun way to keep track of your adventures and share them with others. Stitch routes you’ve taken, landmarks you’ve seen and memories you made as you travel from city to city, country to country. Or use them as unique invitations. Includes postcard, thread and needle.

Link: Travel Stitch Postcards

Choppy Link: Throw those Circus Knives

Wow - how and where? Does anyone have more information? This is almost cooler than the water-slide with looping.

Video Link: Cool Dude Mini Canal Surfer

Stinky Link: Fart Bed Fan

It just feels great when someone honors your work.

Expat - Blog chose our Valencia Blog to be blog of the month. And that’s just 4 month after we started with that blog.

We gave a pretty good interview as well: Read it here

Ouch Link: Broken Image Necklace