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Chapter XXI: Carnavale De Venicine (Part 2)
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Salvatore told her that the Carnavale de Venicine attracted about 3 million visitors each year, and within 2 days’ time, she knew why.
The beautiful costumes and typical Venetian maskstransformed the city in a magical way. The glamour of it all made one wish they lived in a different time period.
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