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Low life

Low life

5 May 2016

1:00 PM

5 May 2016

1:00 PM

The tourist information office of the small French country town looked closed. Peering between the posters on the window glass, I couldn’t see a light on inside or furniture or people. I tried the door anyway and it gave way. The office was open. In the corner of a large expanse of tiled floor was an office desk.

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Low life

Low life

5 May 2016

1:00 PM

5 May 2016

1:00 PM

The tourist information office of the small French country town looked closed. Peering between the posters on the window glass, I couldn’t see a light on inside or furniture or people. I tried the door anyway and it gave way. The office was open. In the corner of a large expanse of tiled floor was an office desk.

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