Vines supported by steel stakes is a different way of doing things.

Born to Run(Bruce Springsteen)Through the land of vineyards to Bordeaux

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March 21st 2016
There is a feel of freshness in the air as one expects in spring and again the overhead sky is blue.....another fine spring day is ahead. A leisurely breakfast and some housework to clean our apartment of the last 3 days and we were on our way further south to Taillon-Medoc a small town about 10km from Bordeaux. Carole, our host, popped in as we were cleaning and said her goodbyes. ‘Just lea ... 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