Leaving UK

London to Paris Day 2

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June 3rd 2012
Up this morning, starving hungry despite having two big plates of curry last night, so breakfast is porridge and as much toast as I can eat, then back on to the bikes and down to the ferry. They load the bikes on first so off we went up to the bar to grab some tables for the rest of the group for the next 4 hours. The crossing was fairly boring really but by midday I was starving again so ... 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