Hot ride to Coulon in the Venise Verte / Poitevan Maraus region 220615 La Rochelle (4)

Hot ride to Coulon in the Venise Verte / Poitevan Maraus region

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June 15th 2022
Having to think carefully how we spend our time for a day or two. The temperature is soaring, record breaking heat wave for June which is also affecting sourthern England but not much at home. Think Staffordshire might be due a couple of hot days then back to normal grey skies. Decided we really couldn't plan to go anywhere which involves walking any distance at all in the sun so chose a drive ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more