Morning cloud at Navarrete

Crossing the border

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October 4th 2013
Geo: 43.3703, -1.68451We didn't think we could better the wine related visit to Bodegas Baigorri so we just chilled out yesterday after a trip to the supermarket on the outskirts of Logrono, the capital of the Rioja region. The sun came out by mid-morning and we had temperatures in the high 20s through until early evening. By 9pm there was some light rain, then through the night the odd di ... read more

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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