Lovely shops full of enticing things

Lovely sunny blue-sky day in beautiful medieval Gordes

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September 15th 2012
Thank goodness for that. At some point in the night the wind decided to take a rest and when we woke it was to a beautiful day. Blue sky, superb view from our pitch across the Luberon with wisps of mist rising up the hills. Great start to the day. Attempted to get bread from campsite reception having been told no need to reserve it. Went across at 9am to discover it was all gone (reception only ... 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