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Jul 30th
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Congratulations

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Just to congratulate you on another good-looking and interesting issue. Your website shows what has attracted so many people for so long to the Cote d'Azur. Despite current difficulties, hopefully the charms of the area will continue to attract in the future.

Best Wishes for 2009 Michael

Alice Barker replies:

Dear Michael,

Thank you so much for your kind words. I am delighted you enjoy the website. Both I and my contributing authors try hard to offer a selection of interesting yet varied articles. It's good to know that they are much appreciated - as too the region!

Kind regards,

Alice

 

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