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Nuclear Allure

We're in one of the most stunningly beautiful regions of France, if not the world.

The Loire Valley is dotted with inspiring many an inspiring château and yet every day as we return to our small bed and breakfast we pass this 50's (still operational) Nuclear Power Station.

The plumes of cloud draw me in, intrigue races through my mind about the nuclear fission that lurks beyond the forbidden fence. Are there people walking around wearing hard-hats (simpson-esqu/dr evil lair style) or is just a normal work place for every day joe's with advanced physics degrees?

It's strange to see such a stark juxtaposition, well to an Australian at least. We seem to put our power stations out-back woop-woop, where they don't interfere with Australia's tourism dollar.

However I love the real-ness this is, It's beautiful. I love it.

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Uploaded on Oct 17, 2009

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