Baguette

Bonjour, Paris

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May 15th 2008
Hello! Well, for the last 10 days, I have been in Paris, enjoying all the baguettes and chocolate eclairs. We went to the Eiffel Tower, 670 steps up, and 670 steps down. 1340 steps altogether. There was an elevater, but it cost money, and the queue was huge. But the view was well worth the long tiring walk up. You could see heaps of things. I could see Sacre Coeur Church, which is not very far aw ... read more

Europe » France

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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