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Lovely and so vivid, I feel as if I'm there! Thanks for sharing this special place with us.

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Really lovely piece, thank you.

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Being present is the key.

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Absolutely gorgeous writing. Please take me there! Oh but you have done. Smitten.

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Loved the details about food! Peaches! Simple pizza!

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All the feels.

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What an exquisite piece- brava! Thanks for taking us along.

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Glorious!

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Beautifully written (of course) account of the history and your experience of this magical place. Thank you for sharing this.

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I just listened to David Foster Wallace This is Water 2005 Kenyon commencement speech which I recommend. Your writing today makes me think that you have listened to it too. Absolutely lovely reminder to live and appreciate the moment- thank you for sharing.

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I haven't, but thank you for the tip - I'll read asap!

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What beautiful memories…

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Beautiful, beautiful writing. I’ve often wondered about the back story of this place.

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What a lovely letter from you - thank you so much for sharing this beautiful glimpse of your holiday

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C’est très beau. Thanks.

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Thank for for taking me there with your beautiful words.

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Beautiful!

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