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The Gem of Belgium

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July 6th 2007
We are not really in Brugge right now but we spent all day there and like it better than where we are now so that is why I put it as our location. Ah, Belgium....what to say. Waffles, beer, chocolate, beer, cobblestone streets, and did I mention beer? We spent the day in three churches, two tea rooms and a brewery. In the churches we witnessed a mass at Basiliek van het Helig Bloed where suppos ... read more

Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur » Saint-Raphael » Brugge

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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