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Saulieu to Chalon-sur-Saone 125km+

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June 17th 2017
What a grand day! It started with an improvised breakfast as we again chose to pass on the expensive hotel fare. Since my spoon was in my bike bag, and the latter was downstairs on my bike in a locked room, I demonstrated to Mesfin my roommate - who like me had bought some yogurt - how to improvise one from the plastic cups that came with our hotel room. Once outside, we discovered another cool mo ... 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