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...to meet some children from Colegio Minerva who had come to school even though it was Saturday just so they could hold the Peace Torch!
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At the next town of Coina, we were joined by the Moto Club do Seixal and the Moto Club de Corroios local motorbike clubs.
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At the outskirts of Seixal, we were greeted by members of the Fundacão Benfica Athletic Foundation...
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Upon reaching the main street of Seixal, we were greeted by top city representatives and welcomed with some traditional Portuguese drumming (Toca Rufar)
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We are very grateful to the local police force, who safely escorted our many participants through the Seixal area.
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.....thanks also to Seixal's motorbike clubs who inspired us to run faster so that we could keep up with them...
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The Peace Torch continues its 24,000 kilometre journey. There is still a great distance to cover today...
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Palmela's Mayor Alvaro Amaro (second from right) was waiting at the castle to warmly welcome our team.