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Arrival in Amazonas for Artisan Facilitator Training workshop
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Arrival in Amazonas for Artisan Facilitator Training workshop

Campbell Plowden

"At the first house we passed, we were greeted by Sr. Luis and his friendly dog carrying a young squirrel monkey passenger. The dog has been the monkey's closest companion since Luis rescued him as an orphaned baby."

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