Sorry - I'm still here!

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 Sorry all, I went on holiday, back to Germany, different places and then was unwell. Now back in Wantage and having the time of my life between work and PhD creative work and essay. The Wantage project is working really well. I also find myself speaking with complete strangers on the street, sometimes it's because I have my camera with me, sometimes it's only because I take my time and admire the landscape or the sky. Thank you all who stop and have a chat with me, I'm learning so many more things about Wantage and its people that way! 😊


 

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