Odyssey 2023 - Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, and its magnificent gardens
May 13th 2023 Thunderstorms rolled over the Cap Ferrat peninsula overnight, bringing cooler air and clear blue skies this morning; perfect weather for our planned outing to visit the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild today. We got an earlier than usual start for us (10:20 AM), catching the #15 bus shortly before it departed from its starting point a few blocks up the street from our apartment. It's been quite awhile
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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 
