Photo of the Day Archive for December 2004

by Albert Wen, Nov 15, 2006 | Destinations: Thailand

View from the veranda.

View from the veranda.

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View from the veranda.

Scene at Tofukuji

Five-story Pagoda at night

Photo of the Day Archive for December 2004

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