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La Via da Qui

// The way from here.

I enjoyed writing my travel blog. It added a little creativity and thought into my time away and kept my brain ticking. In the spirit of the final post on that blog (thekaratrail.blogspot.com) I thought I would create this one to record all the little things that I come across at home - the little trails that may not go as far in distance but can take you as far in thought. Who knows where this blog will lead...

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