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Roast the barley in a dry pan until it smells like toast, about eight minutes on medium heat. Two tablespoons per litre, simmer for five minutes, then let it stand. It keeps in the fridge for three days and tastes better on the second.
The northern section is flat and quiet in the early morning. Bring water; the kiosk by the second lock opens only at ten. Herons are usually near the reed beds after the footbridge.
Overexpose colour negative film by one stop and the shadows stay clean. Slide film is the opposite: protect the highlights. Write the ISO on a strip of tape on the camera back, because you will forget.
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