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Nov 10, 2022Liked by Jessica Rose

Amazing, Jessica!! The best kind of trip is born out of serendipity. Thank you for sharing all the good vibes captured by little red. And Happy Birthday!!

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thank you! welcome 48!

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My bet a solid decade less but in fact more of the wisdom & fitness hard fought, go you!

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Nov 10, 2022Liked by Jessica Rose

It is nice to see someone who despite carrying the burden of knowledge of evil perpetuated on a mass scale, can at the same time revel in beauty, the wonder of discovery, and the pleasures of immersing oneself in different cultures. Finding balance like that is important

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indeed... :) thank for these words

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It is so fitting you were in Fatima. Our Lady of Fatima is a huge warrior for us in this spiritual battle. Thank you for sharing pictures, those of us who can't travel need that beauty to keep us inspired!!!!

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Did you notice the beautiful, undisturbed webbing in the grotto with her? You can see the spider!

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Nov 10, 2022Liked by Jessica Rose

Oh, Jessica, these photos are a feast for the eyes and heart . . . thank you, thank you for sharing them with us! I'm so very glad you had the inspiration to convert an airline problem into such a splendid road trip. And belated Happy Birthday wishes to you as well. That celebration, too, looks lovely and memorable. You SO deserved ALL of this!

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Nov 10, 2022Liked by Jessica Rose

...An excellent analyst and travel writer! What a talent you are! I think National Geographic Traveller magazine should hire you!

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i agree. :)

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Great photos! Toledo is a beautiful maze, quite easy to lose your way at night.

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indeed!

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Beautiful, Thanks for sharing.

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Nov 10, 2022Liked by Jessica Rose

Thank you for sharing. Did you visit the site of Our Lady of Fatima while you were in Fatima

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I did :)

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Nov 10, 2022Liked by Jessica Rose

Beautiful pictures! Looks like a fun trip! Glad you had fun and thanks for posting to let us know. I was starting to get withdrawal symptoms with you gone.

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Nov 10, 2022Liked by Jessica Rose

Thanks for the tour!

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Beautiful photographs. I think I know where the arial photo of the lagoon is, not far over the French/Spanish border, fairly close to Lleida. We have driven past it.

Greetings from Andalucía.

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yes could be! i will come to Andalucia next time! i miss my flamenco

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You have a surprisingly good eye for photographs.

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surprising? lol... thank you :) i have been doing it for a long time now. :)

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Yeah it is. Just between you and me.: Covid isn't the first big lie.

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Oh, my world!! Enjoyed my walk through your breathtaking photos! If my mother could still paint (she’s 102) she would make your photos into paintings. Excellent. Happy birthday!

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oh how i would ADORE that!

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Beautiful! I made that trip 45 years ago. What memories you bring back!

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I beg you to return. it's so lovely.

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Nov 10, 2022Liked by Jessica Rose

Jessica, what a pity! We missed out on each other by a couple of weeks when I traveled Spain in late September. I don't mean to sound creepy but you're sweet and I have a little crush on you (gosh, that sounds creepy). Nevermind, you're a heroine :-) Best regards from Germany from a big fan and admirer of your solid work to shine light on the darkness! You're brave!

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:D

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:)

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Nov 10, 2022Liked by Jessica Rose

What a lovely journey, Jessica. Thank you for sharing your adventure and I look forward to your info on masks.

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