Illegal geisha coffee discovered in Panamanian national park


	Illegal geisha coffee discovered in Panamanian national park

BirdBarista

7-24-2008 8:37 PM

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BirdBarista says:

I've been to this beautiful park, and certainly hope this encroachment is nipped in the bud.

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