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On this page you will find YouTube videos about the places  in my stories.
Camiguin Island (Philippines)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE1jbdb33D4&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtI0cU58Ygg



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