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The last stop in France

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June 16th 2016
We slept like we were paid for it last night and woke up to the sound of the lake outside the window being topped up by the weather. Yes, it was raining, but somehow the darkened sky just added to the drama of this place. OK, the prospect of managing a quarter tonne Triumph, plus luggage and weary passengers down that hill and around those bends in the wet left me a little apprehensive. Oh well, i ... read more

Europe » France

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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