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Happy Fourth of July!!!

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July 4th 2007
Today is the Fourth of July and in France, it means nothing! But, because we are American, Dean Dawson arranged for all of us to go to an olive farm and olive oil processing plant for a little picnic of wine, olives, cheese, bread, and olive spreads. We were taught the process of how to make olives into olive oil and we were able to sample some of their oils and olive speads (like a tapanade). We ... 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