Spartan Bivouac Rio Grande – Frog Mural
Spartan Bivouac Rio Grande – Frog Mural
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Spartan Bivouac Rio Grande – Frog Mural
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5.0
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November 1, 2021
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On the other hand, the presence of a beautiful mural depicting a frog should be noted.
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Elevation 1,630 m
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