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A quote at the end of the year

Something to keep in mind for 2013. Happy New Year, dear all! : )

(Photo from a hike in the Drakensberg, South Africa, two years ago)

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By saralinneahelen • Posted in Africa, Backpacking, Blue, Discover, Drakensberg, Explore, Hiking, Landscape, Mouintains, Outdoor, Photography, South Africa, Travel, Wanderlust

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