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Thank you for the beautiful June 2020 flashback Alexnotes. A favorite is the Shetland pony. The ponies that taught me how to stay balanced bareback (-:

Have a pleasant trip

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Thank you, Marian, I hope to soon share pictures from the same Shetland ponies, there are some 150 of them roaming free in those dunes.

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The depth of your observation level is inspiring, yet I am American, and typically lack the historical perspective you provide, although I do attempt to see it.

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I love the American history too, but I agree that the historical perspective is hard to miss in Europe. Every step you take in any city is a walking in the footsteps of history, there is always so much to see and discover.

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Absolutely... totally agree with you...

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I really enjoy seeing your Alexnotes and sketches! Safe travels, Alexander.

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Thank you Mike. Perhaps I might pick up this hobby again and make a few when I am in the Netherlands.

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😊😊😊

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Alexnotes revisited! How I miss them, the wonderful sketches & always interesting texts. And sometimes finding a hidden message. Thank you for this delightful replay. Travel safely! 🕯

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Thank you, Lizzie

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Love this collection of sketches - through your eyes, filtered a little so others can glean the details at their own pace. :-)

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Loved that look back to a year ago through your Alexnotes. I remember especially liking the ones from Stockholm as I was meant to go there in spring 2020. Seems like a lifetime ago now.

Safe travels!

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Glad that you like them. Stockholm is a city made for alexnotes, such a beautiful preserved historic town.

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Very exciting to read about Saint-Rémy-de-Provence among your notes, having visited several times myself; not to take away from Billie Holiday or your souvenirs from your home country. Your writing style is refreshing and exhilarating. You find a way to reminds us we are one with nature even as we anger, thirst or simply remain still in awe of its beauty. Safe travels.

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Hi Caro, thank you. I do look forward to show more about my home country, especially my 'home island'. Nice that you also know the beautiful spot of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence!

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Words fail me. Suffice it to say your work is extraordinary. I love all 10 of them, but #8 has stolen my heart. Just as when I heard her cry this out to mostly deaf ears. I only wish this could be the banner headline on my Twitter profile.

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Thanks for the memories of your life in the past. Remember those posts especially the one of Billie Holiday. Seems we are still a long way from racial harmony. Perhaps with this new administration a way can be built. Enjoy your travels and stay safe.

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