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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul>Sunsets in Blenheim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n There was a trip to have lunch at Giesens Wines. The wine is very nice and they have a fabulous platter that is a must if you go there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul>Giesens Wine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Then as it was Christmas time I had to go for a drive and have a look at the lights. Some people have set up some fantastic lights. They were beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul>2019 Christmas lights in Blenheim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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