the enthusiastic crowd

rains, trains, and beach volleyball

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May 7th 2007
well, i chose not to go anywhere last weekend. i spent it indoors sans roommate for the most part, studying everything i have learned this past semester, watching unhealthy amounts of television, and watching the earth dry up from the torrential rains that ruled the south of france for most of last week. sure, this means my yard turned into a sticky lake, as you can see in the photos. you just ne ... read more

Europe » France » Languedoc-Roussillon » Montpellier

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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