IMG_5622

Sarlat-la-Canéda, France

---

June 7th 2017
Last night I had dinner at a restaurant that specializes in local cuisine, so I ordered an appetizer of foie gras (see photo). It was very good and I enjoyed it, but I don't plan to make a habit of eating goose liver. I spent today tooling around the Dordogne River valley in my little car. The first place I visited was the Chateau de Castelnaud, a medieval castle that changed hands seven times dur ... read more

Europe » France » Aquitaine » Sarlat-la-Caneda

---

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