Week 50 Christmas Extra

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 Week 50 Christmas

Haha getting forgetful in my old age...

So, Happy Christmas...from Ken, Janny & Ben xxx

(a day in Amsterdam, yesterday - then to Schiphol to say goodbye to Cheryl)




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