Marleen

Roquafixade

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November 15th 2005
Just pics here of our trip to castel ruins from 1100. The walk was really steep and we had to rest on when we got up there. Cool to imagine what it was like to live there. You could see the old windows, fireplaces, etc. Of course Ivo knew all the history! It was a great sunny day. We lay down near the top for a while and just enjoyed the afternoon. Marleen and I went runnin around the castl ... read more

Europe » France » Aquitaine

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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