arriving in Avignon

Karina and Ricardo visiting

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April 3rd 2006
Last weekend, my friends from London, Karina and Ricardo came to visit. Their journey was somehow a nightmare. (the flight was cancelled because of the strikes in France, they missed the train connexion on the next day, they arrived in Avignon instead of Antibes, etc et tal) but once we got together we had a great time..... We did a proper tour around the area driving to: St Tropez Monaco ... 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