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May 25, 2013May 25, 2013 / simondenegri / Leave a comment

It was so humid when I stepped onto the sidewalk it felt like I was treading water. A threat of storms hung in the air, battleship colour clouds steaming slowly across the horizon. Far from here but menacing nonetheless.  An occasional spot of rain found its way on to the floor; a steady hum of a/c … Continue reading 1-HELP-CUREIT

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