These Costa Rican danger men took time out from bad working practice to pose for Vanessa Allen
Vanessa Allen saw no signs of harnesses or safety gear on this three-storey building.

These pictures were taken on the same trip but on a different roof.



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These Costa Rican danger men took time out from bad working practice to pose for Vanessa Allen
Vanessa Allen saw no signs of harnesses or safety gear on this three-storey building.



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