Ellwood's garden

Another invasion

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October 13th 2009
Geo: 49.2764, -0.705529Got to sleep in a bit this morning as we weren't leaving the hotel till 9:00. The doors on the shower stall worked, but the stall itself is one of those where if you turn around, you knock against the faucet lever and end up completely changing the water temperature.I tried to make a phone call to Paris this morning to confirm my shuttle reservation (I was given expl ... 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