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France up till the 15th june

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June 16th 2011
It has been a while and I'm sorry for that. Internet connections in France are crappy to say the least. We did manage to find a way of parking in McDonalds carparks and using their free Wifi, so got a few Facebook posts out. We have just had 8 days travelling down through the west coast of France from Dunkirk down to Biarritz. It was darn cold up the north...even compared to England so I w ... read more

Europe » France » Aquitaine » Biarritz

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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