Flat out relaxing

Market day

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April 22nd 2011
The anticipation for our first market day experience was high. It is only once a week here on a Friday and we've been waiting all week. We did a smallish shop for the basics at the local supermarket but left most of the fresh stuff for Friday. We even set our alarm to get up quite a few hours earlier than the recent 11am wakenings. We were a bit anxious it might not be on given it was Good F ... read more

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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