photo from Villafranca del Bierzo to Palas de Rei


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  1. Morgan the Maps23 December 2022 at 18:52

    Hello Janet
    Christmas Eve as I write this... and summer has arrived, finally, in the Adelaide Hills. Thinking of you in your current climate/location ... and just thinking that I wouldn't mind a northern hemisphere Christmas for a change. So, enjoy yours Janet.... keep up the blogging...and v
    travel well.

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    1. Janet24 December 2022 at 04:46

      Thanks John. You wouldn't have liked the past few days - they were very midwinter Stirling type days. Torrential rain, strong winds, and walking through the eucalypt forest was a bit scary - seeing them bend a sway in the wind, hearing the roar, and knowing how they can topple. But nonetheless, I am enjoying my time here in Santiago. Blessings for Christmas to you all.

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  2. Johns blogger27 December 2022 at 13:01

    Hi Janet...not seen.a post since 19 Dec. Hope.you.are OK
    John selby

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    1. Janet29 December 2022 at 04:07

      Just busy John, and a bit unmotivated with the blog because it is not doing what it is meant to! Will try and catch up with everything over the next few days. Hope had a good Christmas.

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  3. B&I Step By Step27 December 2022 at 20:58

    Hoping all is well Janet.

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    1. Janet29 December 2022 at 04:12

      All is well - back on the road, and enjoying the fact that, apart from a few showers, the 90% rain has not eventuated! Cross that I didn't bring my camera! Will fill you in as to why when I get back. Have tried to buy one, but without spending a fortune they are not available - and there are no Ted's or Diamonds here - a real pain!

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