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I really need some help with my French, since even the most basic words from the waitress went way over my head. I managed to point and order (my French accent is horrific, and speaking alone would not have gotten me what I wanted) - I went with the set menu, and got a forestiere crepe as the main. Mmm ... emmental, mushrooms, chunks of bacon ... so flavourful. French food is considered to be quite complex, but sometimes it can be so simple and so good. I thought the menu said there was a side salad, but it never came, and I didn't think to ask about it until I was already too full. The little carafe of white wine was horrid.
How could I forget?

September 5th 2009
Geo: 43.6044, 1.44295Brutal ... a 3-hour coughing fit last night, meaning I couldn't sleep until past 4 AM. My eyes are still pretty crusty, too. What's going on??? Showered, chiseled my eyes open, packed, and off to find breakfast. I saw a pretty yummy-looking pastry shop yesterday nearby, and ended up there. Having a few hours to kill before leaving, I wandered over to the centr ... read more
Europe » France

French Flag 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
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