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Draguignan to Nice 104 km

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June 28th 2017
Well the cycling part of the trip is over, and despite some very foreboding (or should that be portentous?) skies I am pleased to report that I arrived without getting rained on; whether or not others did as well is yet to be determined, as only 5 of us have arrived so far - but the sun is out now, so perhaps we all will have emerged unscathed. Because the forecast had called for an 80 per cent ... 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