This is why we don't like wind turbines. I know we need electricity. But.... there were 4 trucks like this, about 12 escort vehicles, a half kolomtre traffic jam behind .... to transport just 1 turbine into place. Just how does that lot balance out with t

Longest drive today to get us well on the way to the South at Lac D’Orient

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September 2nd 2016
We were on the road promptly again this morning as got a long drive, 430 kilometres. No motorways on the route just a hopefully scenic drive cross country in a South Easterly direction. A lovely autumnal start with the Gandspette rabbits hopping round Tandy as we prepared to leave and a bit of a mist through the trees. Perfect. So glad we ordered lovely September weather. We drove through ... read more

Europe » France » Champagne-Ardenne » Mesnil-Saint-Pere

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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