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Summer is here - 25 degrees and sunny!

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July 22nd 2008
Day started off slow. Both of us could have slept for many hours more, however, we dragged our butts out of bed at 9:00. Steph was certain it was only 3am. The slow start may have led to us missing our 10:22 am train by about 2 minutes. Oh well, we did not stress. We are on holidays. Took the opportunity to walk around another part of town (Gare du Nord) for 2 hrs until the next train left. ... 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