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October 26th 2012
It drizzled pretty much all day today, but that did not keep me from doing what I planned to do. After breakfast I drove about an hour outside of Arles to see the Roman aqueduct at Pont du Gard. I took several photographs, but without people it is hard to appreciate how big it is. On summer weekends Pont du Gard can be quite crowded, apparently, but on a rainy October morning, there were not many ... 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