Driving from Monaco to Grenoble

Day 16 - Friday 30th December

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December 30th 2005
Another day of contrasts as we woke late in Nice (France) after our 'sleep in', which consisted of an hour-earlier than expected wake up call, a false alarm fire alarm, and then the correct wake up call just to make sure we were all awake. Yesterday we left snow in the morning and drove to afternoon sunny skies, palm trees and beaches at Nice. Today we had the opposite experience with the day ste ... read more

Europe » France

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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