Bourdeiiles on the Dronne River

Rasbro's Ramblings - No 13

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October 29th 2012
On Tuesday 9 October we crossed back under the Channel to France to begin another sojourn in Europe. Just like the birds, we are heading South for the winter. We had an easy drive down the A16 motorway to Mesnieres en Bray and our first aire for the night. Over the next few days we pootled through the Loire Valley stopping to stroll around quaint villages, shop at local markets, browse antique fai ... read more

Europe » Spain » District of Madrid

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more