IN FRANCE, FEW things are as sacred as a fresh baguette. Just ask President Sarkozy. Some in France are asking the president why baguette prices are rising so fast (a whopping 70 cents is what I paid on my way home tonight). But bread prices are a real indicator of the in standard of living in France. The local news reported last night that the national average price for a baguette is 75 - 85 cents but is forcasted to rise by about 5-7% in the next year -- and people are angry. Remember, this is a country where 85% of the people buy their bread daily. I guess when you're buying bread every day, you notice when the price go up.CJS
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Bon jour, Scrivens!
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You guys look great in the video!! Will write more later... we are headed for West Texas early in the morning - will stay a few days and take in our high school reunion!
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Reika and Ben
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Perhaps the best bread in the world for under 1 Euro? The French should stop complaining
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