The horse of Gustavus Adolphus

July 12

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July 12th 2006
Tried to follow the Radweg but with little success to begin with, you really do need local knowledge at some stages. As the Radweg skirts a village you tend to finish up in a wood yard or in some ones washing lines. Spoke to Suzanne who said that Sam is looking after the house. I reached Ingolstadt at 2 pm but the Jugendherberge was not open. I took shelter from a brief thunderstorm, then locked ... read more

Europe » France

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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