A tower

Paris by pedal power

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August 24th 2008
Time to look at some of the spots that make Paris so famous. I caught the metro into town and commenced to get myself nicely lost. I broke my self imposed mcdonalds drought of several years and got myself something to eat at maccas. For some reason i thought it would be easier than other places... not the case. Naturally I got a "royale with cheese". I checked out the louve - from the outside only ... 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