Getting through snow on these may be the most exhausting thing we've ever done. Listening to the snow creaking and cracking beneath us was quite an exhilarating part of the experience
A day with raquettes February 15th 2009 Utterly exhausting, but what views. We're home now and it's 8.30 p.m. Can I go to bed now please? ... read more
Europe » France » Midi-Pyrénées » Ariege 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
Retired May 2007, and since then have enjoyed a month in India, about which I wrote several blog entries. Now I spend much of my time with my husband in France, in a small town in the foothills of the Pyrenees, and from time to time, write blog entries about our experiences... full info