garden snail and fall berries

Giverny

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October 16th 2005
So yesterday, another gloriously sunny day, I went to Giverny, home of Monet. Unfortunately there were enough people to make the walk through the house quite crowded, but the floor to ceiling collections of Japanese art (apparently a favorite of Monet's) were still quite impressive. And of course the kitchen couldn't be missed. It looks exactly as it does in the pictures- done completely in blu ... 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