Blois

Day 6 of cycling - Blois-Tours

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August 10th 2011
today was the last day of my cycling trip. it was 70kms and i was cycling from Blois - Tours. i left the hotel around 9am this morning. it was a beautiful, balmy summers day, not a breath of wind or a cloud in the sky, it stayed thaat way for the entire day and it must have reached at least 30 as it was sweltering. so i biked through quite a few small villages, arms and alongside the river till i ... 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