wildflowers outside my bedroom window

Hitting the Beach in Vendée

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August 15th 2007
After our overnight flight from Cleveland to Paris, Aude and I took a short nap (I can never seem to sleep on planes!), we unpacked our bags and immediately repacked. Armed with a little du ... read more

Europe » France » Poitou-Charentes » La Tranche-sur-Mer

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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