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Alcatraz Island, the Day I confronted “The Rock”

Published on June 10, 2018June 10, 2018 by Daydream Under The StarsLeave a comment

“Break the rules and you go to prison. Break the prison rules and you go to Alcatraz” – Anonymous. One of the most Continue reading “Alcatraz Island, the Day I confronted “The Rock”” →

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