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christina rivera (cogswell) // at the confluence of motherhood & oceans

skipping a beat

on March 19, 2005 in india photo galleries & essays

11 layers of daily dirt deep, I have a shower and inbox to meet,

BUT the photos, for themselves, talk, gasp, sigh and speak.

So while I’m on my way to Nepal, please take a peek:

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> All the Himalayan Trek Pictures

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