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Our Welsh runner, Abichal, meets the Lord Mayor who, as it turned out, was born in Bristol, England.
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In the nearby Norwegian Church the team presented themselves and explained the details and the purpose of this year's adventure.
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To greet us in the Nowegian Church was the chaplain of the Bay area. He told us that Cardiff has always welcomed people from around the world. There is a saying in Cardiff, "Wherever you are on your life's journey, you are welcome".
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We briefly stop by 'Run And Become' - the best sports shop in Cardiff, for some much needed supplies.