Last full day in France so off to the supermarket then a drive up to Pas-de-Calais ready for Chunnel home tomorrow. 170923 Eperleques (29)

Last full day in France so off to the supermarket then a drive up to Pas-de-Calais ready for Chunnel home tomorrow.

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September 23rd 2017
Woke to another misty river view. Very autumnal now. Set off north along some quiet country roads and it was fortunate they were quiet as several were not very wide and visibility could at best be called heavily misted. Bob had identified an Intermarche at Bapaume so we headed there and stocked up on wine for the winter and then all the nice things I like to put in my store cupboards. ... read more

Europe » France » Nord-Pas de Calais » Saint-Omer

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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