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We met a delightful Dutch couple and she has a really interesting name. It's spelt Trees but pronounced Trace. Ron and Trees spend many months of the year traveling around Europe and Morocco in their camping car. We spent a couple of weeks traveling together and had an absolute blast, laughing and joking together. A lot of the jokes are a bit naughty so I shall spare you the details – sorry!
They also have an adorable Border Collie doggy, Zorah, who has a total ball fixation. Tennis balls, you silly person! I spent the 2 months we were underway fixated on finding Internet access so I can completely understand such behavior. We both had varying success to say the least. Next year I…
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