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Adventure Quote by Tim Cahill

“An adventure is never an adventure when it happens. An adventure is simply physical and emotional discomfort recollected in tranquility.” quote by Tim Cahill — Download Open image

“An adventure is never an adventure when it happens. An adventure is simply physical and emotional discomfort recollected in tranquility.”

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