The washerwoman

Rando Occitane

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October 20th 2008
Yesterday we went for a walk with 800 people. We DO seem to be making a habit of these walking fests, but this is positively the last one….for a while. The FF Randonnée (Ramblers’ Association, French style), Midi-Pyrenees branch, apparently asks each one of the 8 Départements in the region to be responsible for one walk a year in their own area, and yesterday was the turn of the Ariège. ... 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