It's a long way to the top...when you have a heavy pack

I said "yes"

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February 20th 2006
Well we made to Toulouse, which was really just a stop over to break up the train trip to Avignon. On the advice of several other travelers and my cousin Kathryn we decided to slip in a day trip to Carcassonne on the way to Avignon. Stopping off in Carcassonne meant we had the intention of leaving our bags in a locker at the station (as we had done many a time in Spain) while we frolicked aroun ... 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