Sarah me and Eiffel

Paris day two

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August 11th 2008
Hey everyone this is Mike, so day two in Paris; we woke up nice and early so that we could see as much as possible due to our extreme excitement. Now the hotel serves breakfast like any other and of course we are expecting the mediocre, though we were pleasantly surprised by an amazing assortment of cheese, bread, fruit, and of course coffee and tea.....an entire pot of each. We make our way throu ... 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