2 days to go.

Usual pre trip nerves and mania.

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  1. Joyhilton28 May 2018 at 16:27

    When you get on that plane it will all be forgotten.

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  2. Joyhilton28 May 2018 at 16:37

    Let us know when you arrive in Vancouver

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