The toılet

Dispatch from an Airport

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July 30th 2008
So before we get to Turkey, we have a long day of travel. First Bruce drove us to the metro, after the metro we took a shuttle to the airport, the usual 2 hour wait, then a 7 hour flight to Paris. We got to Paris at 6am their tıme (about 11 pm our time) and had a four hour layover. And durıng the layover, I took these pictures -- the funkiest public restroom I've ever seen. ... 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