Rachel's Blog

Thursday, October 29, 2009

In 1950 almost 90% of the energy produced was from coal. By 1990 coal is down to less than 5% while nuclear power is at almost 70%.

Annual festival of oranges and lemons.

The world's biggest solar furnace.

Did you know Normandy in France was named after the Vikings (or Northmen).

If you visit make sure you know when the tide is changing so you don't get stuck there.

I love these mini books - you pull the tag that is sticking out on the right and then.....

you see this.
France has some of the fastest trains in the world. TGV trains speed along at up to 300km per hour.