Madonna and Child - Michaelangelo

In Brugge with Belgian Woggles

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July 21st 2010
On the train to London after Clare's graduation we immediately ran into a spot of bother. Some lunatic had pinched our seat and showed us a ticket that should have seen him on the 07:07 train from Edinburgh to Peterborough. Clare stood her ground and the crettin eventually moved, having apparently refused to do so when asked by a Chinese couple earlier on. The trip got more eventfull when a sme ... 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