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The start - Kent to Paris

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March 26th 2008
Friday 14 March was the first day of the great adventure - up very early to finish off packing my enormous red bag and take care of some domestic things, then after breakfast Karine drove me to Ashford to catch the Eurostar to Paris. There I was met at the Gare du Nord by Liliane and Andre; Andre loaded the big red bag into the car and took it to the official start at the Trocadero, and Lilian ... read more

Europe » France

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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