Enjoying the sunshine

Winding Down...

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October 4th 2015
Our trip is nearing the end. Tomorrow we will drive to Toulouse and spend the night to be ready for an early morning flight back home. We have spent the past several days visiting more villages. Four days ago we visited Castelnau-M., a beautiful bastide town and had a great lunch at a cafe on the square. It is a very neat and tidy medieval village with all the shutters freshly painted. A lovely ... read more

Europe » France » Midi-Pyrénées

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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