Us by the Tower

Paris - Day 1 & 2

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July 6th 2008
Paris - Day 1 After a long, uncomfortable, bright flight we arrived in Paris. Due to strong tailwinds our flight arrived 50 minutes early! We cleared customs and got our baggage very quickly and embarked on an adventure in the Parisien Metro system. After about two hours (half of which I felt like I was trying to figure out how to buy tickets) we arrived at our hotel. It is a quaint lit ... 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