Cooling off the crowd

Le Tour de France

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July 19th 2012
Geo: 43.0387, 0.591962Although today's stage of Le Tour de France didn't start until 1:00, we decided to get on the road early. We wanted to get to Labroquere and find a good spot to watch the race by noon. We made good time and exited the A64 about 11:30. The town was only 5 km away, and we were optimistic when we didn't encounter heavy traffic on the road. That changed at a rou ... 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