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painting trip to Givernay

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September 12th 2012
Was too tiredlast night to post blog! We had a rainy start to day yesterday, thought our trip to Givernay would be cancelled. We did our grocery shopping, had a late lunch and waited. At 2:30 Laurie and Blair Pessemier picked us up and assured us it was supposed to be clear in Givernay by the time we arrived. After an hour or so drive ( in pouring rain) it started to clear, by 4:00 we were at t ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-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