EMBRACING BEAUTIFUL SCENERY


Here is a most amazing scenery. It is peaceful, it is calm. 
Whitewashed walls with floral designs growing in a natural
format. A small lake that is blue and adds to the beautiful scenery!

Commonly seen in the Mediterranean!

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