Cimetiere du Montparnasse

We're Here - Betty

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June 12th 2007
We left Sydney airport at 3pm on a Singapore Airlines plane. The first flight was approximately 8 hours - a breeze as my stomach tightened with excited jitters every time I reminded myself of our journey ahead. Tossed over my French homework, watched a couple of films. Easy. A 2-hour stopover in Singapore began with Kate and I having a free automatic foot massage. We sat in run-down plastic chairs ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more