Phil Flying

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June 7th 2011
Tuesday 7th June Yaroo! …..... it's raining again. I think I will have trench foot if I have to paddle about in the mud for much longer. The sun did appear yesterday, however, and the paragliding competition managed to run a task with about 30 reaching goal. Phil also flew for 3 and a half hours up to Obiou, landing eventually at Lus La Croix Haut. Not a bad flight since it was his first fl ... 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