Chloe in the Snow

Snow Boarding in the French Alps

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February 11th 2007
Hey!! We just spent a week in the French Alps snowboarding (well trying anyway) which was a lot of fun. There wasn't too much snow when we first arrived nor was it very cold, but by the last day there was a fair bit of snow coming down and the weather was a lot colder. We all started on the Green (easy) slopes and tried to teach ourselves how to do it right and I must say it is a lot harder ... read more

Europe » France » Rhône-Alpes

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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