Pont D'Avingon

I'm going to dropkick my travel pillow into the sea

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May 14th 2008
After Carcassonne we headed to Avignon. We originally tried to book for nearby Nimes, but were unable to find affordable space. But Avignon is just half an hour down the track and also rates in the guidebooks, so we checked it out. The only thing unusual or notable about our train ride is the toilet. It only took me a couple of days of taking trains back at the beginning of the trip to figure o ... 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