Walking near Pamiers

A week in June

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June 8th 2008
This week began quite badly, in my head, with bouts of homesickness and doubts about being here. But the real low preceded my suddenly feeling better about things. On Tuesday, I suddely felt I 'belonged' at the choir at Lavelanet . No different from usual in reality, the fly on the wall would have noticed nothing. But in my head, I somehow felt more a part of the group, less an English person ... 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