View from Bob's hospital room window as we watched the helicopter taking off

Day of waiting about then freedom

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June 15th 2011
Such a friendly nurse ! Popped in at 5.30am, practised a hesitant English “good-morning” and then extracted a few more phials full of blood from Bob’s arm. At least we could wash when we got up as I had brought our things from the Tandy. I was lucky and got plum jam with my bread-roll breakfast but Bob didn’t. Shame. No problem as I had brought in bags full of lovely fresh apricots and c ... read more

Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur » Toulon

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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