Our 2 lovely hosts Gabrielle & Emmanuelle

Heading south for sun & sea

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October 4th 2006
6th September 2006: After the longest & hottest train journey known to humankind (oh yes, 9 hours without air con in a cabin of 6), we arrived in the south of France in beautiful Nimes to visit Carey, another great friend from my student days. We were both AFS exchange students in Strasbourg 13 years ago! After returning to Texas to finish high school, Carey went on to university and was grant ... read more

Europe » France » Languedoc-Roussillon » Nîmes

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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