Ferry

Happy Boxing Day!

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December 26th 2007
Geo: 50.9579, 1.85214So it's Boxing Day and we are headed to the mainland. Steve booked the ferry a few days ago and we made sure we had all the implements (reflective jackets, fire extinguisher, warning triangles, etc) to travel to the mainland. There is a long list of things required by each country to drive there. Apparently there is an on-the-spot fine if you don't have them in yo ... read more

Europe » France » Nord-Pas de Calais » Calais

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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