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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]
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] Blog: the Pyrenees and super pastry
Date: May 23rd 2012
We headed south the Pyrenees about 9 hoping to go to the top of Pic du Midi at 9,000 feet. In the Tourist office in Bagneres-de-Bigotte, the pictures from their webcam at the top of the mountain showed solid white clouds. Instead, they recommended we head to Col de Alons for a view of the Pyrenees from under the clouds. Before we headed out we stopped for tea at the cutest pastry shop since Paris. ... read more
Date: May 23rd 2012
We headed south the Pyrenees about 9 hoping to go to the top of Pic du Midi at 9,000 feet. In the Tourist office in Bagneres-de-Bigotte, the pictures from their webcam at the top of the mountain showed solid white clouds. Instead, they recommended we head to Col de Alons for a view of the Pyrenees from under the clouds. Before we headed out we stopped for tea at the cutest pastry shop since Paris. ... read more
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