Eiffel Tower View 4

Paris - France

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May 21st 2008
Wednesay 21st May - Finally had a sleep in today! Took my washing up to the Laundromat and then had coffee over the road and struck up a conversation with "Tommy" - an older Scottish bloke who has been living in Paris for 40 years. He was on the beers by midday and asked me to come up at 9pm to watch the soccer to which I asked if he would be on the turps for the next 9 hours... "slowly but surely ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

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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