The Over 50s Show

Estepona: The Over 50's Show: This year for the third time at the Palacio de Congressos y exposiciones.

November 28th and 29th. An AIA-Group exhibition in collaboration with Senior Times.

Roger displays the following images:

Molly in Gibraltar Molly in Gibraltar.

La Playa La Playa.

Ana Livia Plurabelle Anna Livia Plurabelle.

La Cala La Cala.

Father and Daughter Father and Daughter.

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