Video compilation

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 Here's a little video I made highlighting our sail from France to Sweden. Music courtesy of a street band in Treguier, France. Enjoy!





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  1. Michelle SSeptember 4, 2020 at 4:01 PM

    I love that street band's music and style! Nice video :-)

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  2. PfisterArnoldSeptember 4, 2020 at 9:05 PM

    LOVE! <3

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  3. KeliSeptember 4, 2020 at 9:12 PM

    Very nice!!!😘😘😘

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  4. rod millerSeptember 9, 2020 at 1:19 PM

    Kristen thank you for that wonderful video, you are amazing blog writer , an insperation to everyone

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