The master French chef

Snow!

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December 27th 2005
Today the schedule was shorter so we slept in a bit to discover a dusting of snow at the cottage. It was very pretty. There’s a photo of the master chef cooking up some pancakes for breakfast. Our final destination in Normandy was the Caen Peace Museum. It was an excellent museum with a good mix of films and displays. We especially enjoyed the films about the Battle of Britain, D-Day and ... 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