Sad looking Sunflowers bending their pretty heads waiting for the chop

Le Mans to L’Ile de Ré

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September 6th 2015
Driving day today. Due south or as much so as Bob could persuade Tina Tomtom to take us. He instructed her that we didn’t want toll roads, motorways or even dualled N roads. She was a bit surprised at first but rose to the challenge and plotted us a straight line route through France with barely a major road in sight. A very easy drive all the way (certainly for me as passenger !), along some ... read more

Europe » France » Poitou-Charentes » Ile de Re

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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