Exuberant plantings and such massive flowers. Dahlias or sunflowers - not sure

Loches. Camping La Citadelle.

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September 1st 2012
Great start to the day. As I walked across the campsite to get the baguette from reception I startled a green woodpecker. Always a treat to see. <!----> Another cross-country day, this time entirely all under my non-digital direction with the aid of the French road atlas. Have discovered to my horror that I need a magnifying glass to read road numbers on the atlas. ... read more

Europe » France » Centre » Loches

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