Pigeons non grata

It's even better when you've slept

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September 24th 2009
Geo: 48.8566, 2.35097I just got settled on the train to Avignon. We had a bit of a rush this morning because the e-ticket that I printed at home was really more of a promise of a ticket, if I arrived very early at the train station and stood in a long line. Of course, nothing on the ticket or on the web site indicated that this would be the case. Luckily, Catherine was with me and was very he ... 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