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Wandering Snail's Wanderings
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Slate quarrying has scarred the Meuse valley for centuries
. This working quarry was buzzing with trucks and machinery. When it's exhausted the trees will gradually get a tenuous hold again, softening the stark cliff face.
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