A TASTE FOR THE COUNTRY........

Post by **DuncaninFrance** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 2:31 am

In what town is the memorial plaque?

That is in the city off NIMES between Montpellier and Avignon in the South. This is just outside the Roman Arena which is today used for bull fights and concerts.

Post by **DuncaninFrance** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 4:32 pm

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Road marker near St Marie-du-Mont

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Post by **DuncaninFrance** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 2:06 pm

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Post by **DuncaninFrance** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 2:49 am

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This view is looking across the Gironde toward Pauillac in the Médoc from La Belle-Etoile which is about 2 kms from our house.

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Staying on the Gironde, this wreck is of the 'Frisco' at Furt between Plassac and Bourg. She was an Italian ship that was taken by the Germans when Italy surrendered and was sunk by the Germans in 1944, along with over 100 other vessels, to block the estuary and prevent Allied access to Bordeaux. Because she is no danger to shipping she was left to rust.

Post by **DuncaninFrance** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 5:18 pm

Here are a trio taken at the old steam railway in Guitres and sepia toned to get the feel of the old days

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Woftam · Post by **Woftam** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 5:45 pm

Excellent shots as always Duncan.

The sepia gives it that 'old fashioned' feel all right.

Post by **Niner** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 9:03 pm

I particularly like the top train wheels picture.

However....what about a real mysterious train picture.

Post by **DuncaninFrance** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 5:31 am

I seem to think you have posted that somewhere else Robert?

This is called 'Ghost Train' and fits into today well enough I think. Taken at the same location and 'tweaked' a bit!

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Want to see the original?

Post by **Niner** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 6:34 am

I now have learned my lesson and promise not to do it again.

Post by **DuncaninFrance** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:05 am

Seen in a small wood, just visible from the road. I should think it has been there for 40 years or more.

'RUSTING AWAY'

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This was taken in the Tarn Region a couple of years ago in October.

'TARN MORNING'

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A TASTE FOR THE COUNTRY........

LAST WEEK IN NORMANDY

THE PRICE OF OUR FREEDOM...................

They are excellent photos Duncan

Think you are right Duncan