Tom and Caroline in Annecy

day off in Annecy, June 21st

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June 21st 2017
This entry by Tom. Day off so we slept in a bit, but not a ridiculous amount. Just past 9am I took a walk to a bike shop not too far away, ProVélo, that looked better than average from its website. It’s always interesting to see brands of bikes, clothing, parts and accessories that we don’t get in Canada. The showroom at ProVélo was chock-a-block with Cube bikes, both road and off-road. The ... read more

Europe » France » Rhône-Alpes » Annecy

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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