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Ratatouille - Day 2 Paris

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July 28th 2008
Today, we started our day with a trip to the U.S. Embassy in order to get Kathy's replacement passport. As usual, Robert knew how to work the Metro system and we got to the embassy post haste. Well, the embassy is surrounded by security and we needed to go the consulate, which is the building next to the embassy. Apparently, no one knows where that is because we went around in circles. Finally ... 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