Aztec looking surroundings

Summiting the Nivernais

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January 13th 2011
We spent the next few days getting through as many locks as we could in order to reach Sardy Les Epiry and the start of the 16 lock staircase to summit the Nivernais. Mike finally succeeded in catching a fish – a bream from what we could gather – and we ate it with some bread. Tasty but very boney, we actually spent more time spitting bones than eating! I gunned 6 more lift bridges, each one f ... read more

Europe » France » Burgundy

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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