Racing Speedy On My Bike

Canal du Midi

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June 18th 2008
For the last week, I have been on a canal boat, travelling down the beautiful Canal du midi. We started our journey, and for the first day, we needed a lot of help, but after that, we got the hang of it. Some tricky things, such as locks and mooring need time to figure out. Locks, you probably don’t know what I’m talking about. On some parts, the Canal water level is uneven. That’s when lock ... read more

Europe » France » Midi-Pyrénées

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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