Crossing the Pont du Gard

Wine and Romans

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September 29th 2014
Geo: 43.6767, 4.6278There was a lovely breakfast, with a basket of bread and a basket of fruit for each table. Plus plain yogurt, jams, and hot chocolate (or coffee or tea). One of the items in the bread basket was something like a donut hole. It was really good! For most of the time that I was in the breakfast room, I had company in the form of a very fat and terribly sweet basset hound, and a ... 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