Madamoiselle Clio

Amboise

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June 18th 2008
SOOOOOO.... I drove a Renault Clio on the french road system by myself, no well actually Miranda was there to be my fearless navigtor. The clio is a very cute little hatchback; ours is a goldish color. All the controls for radio and heat are in picto-grams; of course the spedometer is in kilometers. It feels very weird to go even 70 kmph through a small village. But I remembered my standard shifti ... read more

Europe » France » Pays-de-la-Loire

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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