03 May 2009
Mining Town
Dennis, and Superman logos.
Paracale is a mining town, with the usual prostitution and small jewelers. Though it produces gold, the craftsmen work with silver as well. One of our trike drivers proudly pointed out his "927 silver" rings and a bracelet.
Emily is his wife. There is also a large, ghetto fabulous, calligraphic "D".
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