Notre Dame

Gay Pari' Day One and Two

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September 21st 2008
After getting up at 5:30 to drive back to Rome we made it to the airport with plenty of time to spare, though finding a petrol station at 8:30 in the morning was a nightmare. The GPS again to the rescue... It actually has a list of near by petrol stations, though the first three or four we looked for were either shut for good, not there any more or closed. Aaaarrrgghhhh. At last we were in Gay ... 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