Hebrew along the margin

Auch

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May 24th 2012
On our last day in Gers the sun shone and the temperature went about 80. The countryside looks different (aka better) than it does in the rain. We headed off to Auch, the capital of Gers, with a population of 22,000. After checking in with the Tourism office we headed down (literally from the High Town to the Low Town) to the weekly market where I had hoped to pick up some gifts. Unlike the other ... read more

Europe » France » Midi-Pyrénées

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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