Bretagne 2009 029

Monts and Crosses

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July 26th 2009
The Petit Tour - Day 1 Streatham Hill to Brittany is a few hundred miles as the crow flies. We didn't have a crow big enough, so chose to drive, crossing the channel in the belly of a train and stopping at a WWII cemetery and in William the Conqueror's backyard on the way. Driving on the right, and therefore the wrong, side of the road didn't hinder our progress as much as the numerous 'p ... read more

Europe » France » Lower Normandy » Mont Saint-Michel

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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