The Gun Bunkers at Point de Hoc

South of England and the beaches of Normandy

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October 7th 2007
Well I finished off a few things at work while Mum and dad rested up in Walthamstow. We grabbed another Car, this time a Peugeot 307 and headed to the south of the UK. Mum wanted to go on a "Mythic quest"..so we visited Glastonbury Tor, once the Isle of Avalon and Cadbury Castle, formerly known as Camelot. Dad wanted to visit Dartmouth and I wanted to see the town of Torquay. Staying onboard a ... read more

Europe » France » Lower Normandy

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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