Crushing the walnuts

This is where a donkey used to walk round and around and around...now there are all sorts of gears and stuff on the ceiling regulated the speed of everything--Thanks Leonaro da Vinci for inventing gears!

First Excursion: Amboise

January 30th 2010
Today was a fabulous day. However, the start was a little rough—I woke up at 8:56 and was supposed to meet Denise outside my house at 9. I frantically texted her (which actually takes a while on my cell phone here because the only t9 setting it has is in French) telling her I was running “a few” late, but luckily was out the door around 9:07. We treched our habitual 1.1 miles to meet up wi ... read more

Europe » France » Centre » Amboise

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

Joined	January 4th 2010	Trips	0
Last Login	January 20th 2011	Followers	0
Status	BLOGGER	Follows	0
Blogs	46	Guestbook	82
Photos	1,079	Forum Posts	0