Kew Gardens
Spent the day at Kew Gardens in London with some friends.
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Wales
While I am in Wales, I thought I’d drive an extra few km to see my uncle in Brechfa.
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Lancashire and Lancaster walkabout with friends and clients who live in that part of the world.
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