France 89 - a long walk to the sea, a railway line to Biarritz and hello Ondres
October 1st 2015 Bonjour again. Our adventure for 2016 is coming to an end . We have been on the road in Suzy for 18 and a half days. Life in the UK feels a long way away. We are getting nicely into the life buying baguettes and croissants from the boulangerie. Eating them with fromage in the morning for breakfast . We are trying to find places to eat the local food. Sometimes with success but othertimes a dismal
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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 
