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Living in the Alps- Week One

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December 27th 2012
We had finally got our chalet looking spick and span when I turned to see Viv waving out the window with a big smile on her face saying through her teeth ‘shit, they’re here’! I said, ‘Viv, the window’s open’. I went down to greet our guests; three of them had driven themselves and the others would be arriving later. They seemed nice but slightly intimidating given that they had staye ... read more

Europe » France » Rhône-Alpes » Alpe d'Huez

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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