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Crossing the Channel and 1st day in France

November 6th 2012
November 6 – Crossing the channel and arriving in France – I embarked from Portsmouth last night at 22:45 onto the good ship Normandie of the Brittany Lines. I was surprised with the size of the ship, it was huge. I had thought that luggage weight would be a problem but they not only didn’t weigh or look at our luggage but our luggage was out affair. In other words the passenger totally deal ... 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

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Sojourner1208

When I post a blog I try and provide some practical and useful information on the location I visit in the blog for the frugal/budget traveler. I am a sojourner, that is my occupation, that is what I do. I took Early Retirement in December 2010 and never looked back. I have taken several trips while on vacations around the US and to Europe while I was working but now can travel full time if I wish. Since I retired I have been visiting or revisiting many of my favorite locations in the US and then revisiting many of my favorite locations in Europe at a more leisurely pace, blogging all the ... full info

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