FOGGY MORNING IN PAULLIAC

Cruising to Bordeaux

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September 28th 2018
PAULLIAC September 27 Last night we got into PAULLIAC. We had a very nice evening. Had my birthday dinner with Susan and Merv Rettenmund. We had met them on a previous cruise on The Riviera. Merv played baseball for the Orioles and then became s major league coach. He and his wife now travel a lot and are very interesting. The ship of course had a birthday cake for me and singing waiters. ... read more

Europe » France » Aquitaine

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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