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We hopped in our car yesterday
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& drove three hours to the beautiful
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We saw this blooming tree full of white storks
that reminded me of my
"Peacock Tree" piece.
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Stayed at a little downtown hotel with a wonderful view
of the main square's pink neo-Gothic church.
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But the best part was spending time with family.
We're back home now, full of inspiration.