A cool day in La Rochelle.

Dordogne Chapter 1

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September 19th 2008
19th September We have arrived in the Dordogne at last (2 wet days ago). I have always wanted to explore this region. The journey here was tiring. We moved on from Carnac and spent two nights near La Rochelle on a very quiet site in the Marais du Poitevin Regional Park. I think we have overdosed on the travelling (driving) over the last couple of days. It has made us t ... 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