Entrance to the Harbor

The sea was angry this day. All the rain turned the river flowing into the channel into a brown mess. On the hillside in the background are two monuments dedicated to British troops that held off the Germans while their comrades made their way back to England aboard ships.

Day Three - Flexing our Mussels as We Pass Through Fatcamp Again

December 23rd 2012
Whenever we travel I always prefer to stay in the same accommodations for as long as possible. Packing up and moving every morning is a pain. Because we were covering so much territory on this vacation, we didn't get to experience that luxury too often. But here in St. Valery we were booked for two nights. That meant that today we could spend the whole day doing whatever we found interesting rathe ... 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

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