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a devotee of motion pictures

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"Anyone who doesn't have a great time in San Francisco is pretty much dead to me." - Anthony Bourdain

The City is My Jungle
The City is My Jungle

The City is My Jungle

December 18, 2016 Posted by Alex Arabian Original Films No Comments

An eclectic array of various shots of me and my dog Lupo doing various activities in scenic parts of San Francisco.

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