Chamonix-Mont Blanc, France 016

I Went INSIDE A GLACIER ... Chamonix-Mont Blanc, France

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August 18th 2008
After class today Marc and I decided to hop in the car and go on an adventure! We ended up in Chamonix-Mont Blanc, France. As border control was "closed" today it was easy to drive right across the border without a glance from the dark customs unit. We knew Mont Blanc was a famous mountain in the Alps but unfortunately, we were both pretty uneducated as to what it looked like or which mountain w ... 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