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Another Long Drive!

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September 3rd 2007
Seeing as we had already driven past Biarritz yesterday, we now had to backtrack for a couple of hours to have a lunch stop. Biarritz is a surfing community in France. It is not as well known as Monaco or Nice, but it is a cute little place! The bus stopped at the lighthouse on the hill for some quick photos, and Iz managed to locate some ridiculously steep stairs to climb down - seeya later. I ... read more

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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