Terry in France

Day 92, Ajjacio, Corsica, France

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May 4th 2006
Day 92 Ajjacio, Corsica, France- NAPOLEON all the way He was born here and everything is Napoleon- house, cookie tin…. And again, we are tied up to a pier very close to the main tourist area of town. We walked off the ship and across the street boarded a little train that brought us up to the tip the Island to Les Sanguinaires which are rocky outcrops with light house and small fort. I b ... read more

Europe » France » Corsica

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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