La Fleche and me posing this time

Driving day – Chartres to Nantes.

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June 9th 2014
Woke in the night to the sound of hard rain on the roof – always sounds louder when you’re sleeping in a tin box on wheels. There’d been thunder rumbling all the previous evening so no surprise to have a storm in the middle of the night especially as it had been so hot the day before. We got off to a good start and headed south and then west. Nothing like as scenic a route as Sunday’s as ... 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