A beige sort of day's drive further North through France to Nonancourt 220315 Nonancourt (95)

A beige sort of day's drive further North through France to Nonancourt

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March 15th 2022
I mentioned yesterday that the sun was missing and only just visible through thick cloud. I didn't say that the cloud was oddly coloured. When we woke we found out what that colour was. Sandy. So sandy we could barely see through the motorhome windows as it rained in the night, not enough, but sufficient to deposit a good coating of Saharan sand all over everywhere. This was the same sandstorm wh ... read more

Europe » France » Upper Normandy

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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