Gumbo's Pic of the Day, February 7, 2015: A Market in Iquitos
I enjoy visiting local markets on my travels and do so often. One of the most unique I've ever visited was this market in Iquitos.
I enjoy visiting local markets on my travels and do so often. One of the most unique I've ever visited was this market in Iquitos.
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