One for Grandfather

Tapas and Torros

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May 10th 2006
Well being the spontaneous people we are we spent the weekend in Pamplona, Spain. The day started off with a nice quiet trip to St Jean Pied de Port planned for a spot of Sunday lunch but the lure of Spain only a stones throw away was a little too much - Spain being one of the countries that I have never actually visited. So I was in the bizarre position of being told stuff I didn't know by Be ... read more

Europe » France » Aquitaine » Navarrenx

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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