It pays to pull over for the farm machinery

A day of rest and administration in the French country cottage

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September 9th 2013
After the big day out yesterday we were ready for a stay at home day and a good lay in this morning. The weather still wasn’t warm enough to be in the sunroom for breakfast so we made do with the kitchen table. It’s lucky we don’t have a newspaper to read at breakfast because the table is just big enough for our plates and spreads and a coffee cup. We did some washing (I should say Gretche ... 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