St Emilion

Riding Update

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October 23rd 2008
Hi everyone Apologies for not udating the blog earlier. We either havent had internet access or couldnt publish photos; So much has happened since our last blog. To summarise: We did most of the ride through the Loire visiting all of the major chateaus which were simply stunning. Unfortunately the bad weather contined and we finally admitted defeat at Tours. We went to the train station and fou ... 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