We reach the first étang

Les étangs de Fontargente

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July 28th 2008
Sunday’s often our walking day with the Rando del’Aubo. Not this week, not for Malcolm - he’s still nursing a poorly back. But I went - the excuse was that if it was a good walk I could learn all about it to do it again later with him. It took a long time to get there. It’s well on the way to Andorra, and up a long mountain road - usually single track - that hurtles back and forth thro ... 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