France 100 - Tournon sur Rhone - every cloud, a lousy campsite and Puffing Billy
May 16th 2016 This holiday has been a little like pin the tail on a donkey. We could just as easily get the map out, close our eyes and stick a pin in it anywhere. The weather was going to be the same whatever we did. Still there is always a silver lining or so they say. Mum used to say "Jennifer , you make your bed and you sleep in it! " She was right. We can complain about the rain but we sure as hell cannot
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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 
