The start of the descent

Adventures in the Pyrenees

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May 28th 2007
We woke up to a temperature of 3° and to find that overnight it had snowed to a level about 500m above us. After visiting the lovely local town of Ax-les -Therms to do some shopping, our driving started with a very exciting trip over the Col du Pradel on steep and very narrow roads well above the snow line which tested the van’s abilities to the limit. This was followed by a narrow descent o ... 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