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Sur La Pont d'Avignon  
   

Sur La Pont d'Avignon

Sur, or on the bridge is actually as good as it gets, because you can't actually cross it. There's only half a bridge!
Claustrophobia Anyone?

July 7th 2005
Today was truly a travel day. The bus ride from Nice to Barcelona was scheduled for 10 hours, and that's under the best of conditions. We didn't encounter the best of conditions. We did get to see a furniture truck reduced to a pile of ash - literally. Apparently, wooden furniture and diesel fuel burn pretty well together.... That kept the highway a nice parking lot for close to 2 hours. The st ... read more
Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur » Avignon

French Flag 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
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