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At Least this Cathedral has Seats  
   

At Least this Cathedral has Seats

Many of the big churches we've seen in Europe have no seating except for the clerics. No wonder church membership is dwindling. My guess is that this would've been the side of the church where the Bayeux Tapestry would've stretched across the columns back in medieval times. That way the priest in the pulpit could relate the story of the great William the Conqueror's victories while pointing out the scenes depicted on the tapestry.
Day Seven - No Blue Bayeux on Gail's Birthday

December 27th 2012
No worries about freezing in our room last night. The bathroom nuclear zone was keeping not just our room but part of the hallway nice and toasty. We almost didn't need to towel dry after our showers. The water evaporated quickly. Outisde our hotel window the parking lot was dry as well. There was even a glimmer of sun out over the Channel. It looked to be a rather promising day weather-w ... read more
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French Flag 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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