Lake camp

So near yet so far

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November 24th 2010
Having just clocked up the magic 20 000 miles in the pouring rain minutes before the border, we entered France cold and wet.From here its a straight run across the south and into Northern Spain where we complete the circle at Santander.Easy! Well, not in this rain.We grinded on into Monaco, country number 35 and the last new one of the trip.Didn´t have the will to do much as the rain was rele ... read more

Europe » France

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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