Villa St Simon

All's well that ends well

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September 11th 2009
On my train ride to the Bordeaux region this morning, I finished reading Into the Wild. The book is a non-fictional account of the events leading up to and after the tragic death of Chris McCandless. McCandless was a brilliant young man, who, after graduating from college, abandoned his family and took on a nomadic life of his own. He eventually made his way to Alaska and attempted to live ... 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