La Vallee du Diois

Une randonée dans la Drome

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July 25th 2005
The account Mom wrote in her journal of today’s hike was so good I’m going to copy it down here with her permission and only slight editing. “This was the day to see the Vercors. Standard breakfast, then by 10:30 we were packed in the car and only stopped by the big grocery store for some picnic stuff. After scenic drives to Combe Laval and the Grand Goulet we stopped for a picnic at a biath ... read more

Europe » France » Rhône-Alpes

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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