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Chamonix

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September 11th 2007
We are a bit behind in our blogs so this will be short. Can someone please give us a few hundred thousand dollars to buy a house in Chamonix? We spent a few days in Chamonix and it was amazing. The town is at the bottom of a valley with 4500m peaks towering above. The highlight of our trip so far was catching the Aguile du Midi cable car up to 3842m. Coming from the valley in two short cable ... 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