“It is said that many children who live in the central provinces, away from the ocean, have a great longing to see it. I who had never been away from the monotonous country surrounding us looked forward eagerly to seeing the mountains.” ChildrenSaidCountrySeeingMountainOceanLongingProvincesMonotonous Author:Pierre Loti
“Often, before returning home, I would take a long and roundabout way and pass by the peaceful ramparts from where I had glimpses of other provinces, and a sight of the distant country.” WayLongCountryHomeSightPeacefulGlimpseProvincesReturning Home Author:Pierre Loti
