river Isere

AROUND GRENOBLE fRANCE

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June 26th 2011
Today Saturday, we were the only two in the breakfast room. the food was plentiful. After we put yesterday's story on the travelblog we tried to Skype with our small grand daughter, but she wrote us that she has no microphone or webcam yet. Pity- they grow so quickly at this age, it would have been so nice to see her. We than went with the car to the old town, which is just up the road. Ha, th ... 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