Around Lyon

Lyon- The first week

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June 7th 2007
I left New Orleans on the 7th of June and arrived in Lyon, France on the 8th. We spent our first weekend figuring our way around the city and getting use to the new surroundings. The first night here was very very hot so I didn't get much sleep that night but it has since cooled and it is very pleasant now. There is a bar in our neighborhood that is New York themed and we have been there sever ... 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