At the Red Zone

Saturday Night in Avignon

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August 16th 2008
Saturday, 16 August We were on the bus at the fresh time of 7:30 in the morning. It was a long driving day, arriving in Avignon, France, in time for dinner. The beds were very dodgy, with one of the top bunks breaking early into our stay. After dinner we had our walking tour with the wonderful Leticia. Avignon is an old walled city that used to house the Pope. In the centre of the town i ... read more

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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