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Mountains of Pico and Plato

Summer is a great time to enjoy looking at the Moon. For one thing it doesn’t climb very high in the sky, so you don’t have to get a crick in your neck staring up at it. Also, the long, warm nights are perfect for moongazing: just lie back in a sun lounger or deck chair, relax and enjoy

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