Eiffel Tower

An intro to Paris & a Visit to Versailles

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May 23rd 2008
Our adventures in Paris.... Got up at 7:20. Went and did my cookie duty- cut up green peppers. Breakfast was egg omelet, toast, bacon, and cereals. We left camp at 8:30 and drove into Paris city centre. Mecha and Simon drove us around to show us the main sites ie: Notre Dam, the Louvre, the main bridges, the Arc d' Triumph (which has the most crazy assed roundabout), where Napolean is buried, t ... 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