Avignon Theater

Avignon day #3

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July 6th 2012
It is an absolutely beautiful day in Avignon. We enjoyed the typical european breakfast and rested some more. About 11am we took a taxi to the cIty centre of the old walled city searching for a telecom/phone store to try and buy a sim card for our iPad. We went to 4 stores and no one had one. We gave up the search and walked to the popes palace and gardens. Fantastic. The roman catholic pope resid ... 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