It is nice to sightsee with a friend.

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This was the first day for Tom and me to sightsee together and it was great. However, I am too tired to write about it, so I'll do so in the morning. Enjoy the photos.

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Anonymous said…
aren't you proud?! I'm actually reading your posts! I still haven't read ANY of Katie's engagement story....(I know, it's bad of me!)
April 21, 2007 at 9:17 PM
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