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Bordeaux & Sarlat-la-Caneda _ 1 & 2 August

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August 6th 2007
DAY 1 - It was a couple of hours train trip from Toulouse to Bordeaux. After a long day I wanted to relax, however an elderly lady plumped herself down beside me and proceded to tell me her life story, as well as giving me advise on mine. As she spoke no English it was a bit draining concentrating on following her story, but she didn't seem to mind if I responded or not! She also had never he ... read more

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