Midsummer's Night Dream

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Once I climbed a hill only to find that there was an endless chain of mountains stretched as far as I could see. With no hopes of crossing them ever, I took this picture, slept under the open sky and next morning, descended with my heart full of unspoken joy

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  1. AnonymousMay 13, 2010 at 7:46 PM

    Magical.... dreamy!

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  2. smsAugust 3, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    hope to climb with you someday soon and fill up both are hearts with unspoken joy and love... ((((((S)))))

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