Long Hop

Throughout Paris

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September 26th 2008
Our last week here before classes is wrapping up. We had an incredible week of touring Paris, but it went too fast and I can't wait to go back to each place to read, write, and take more pictures. We went to Versailles, the Eiffle Tower, Sacre-Coeur, a boat cruise on the Seine and the Luxembourg Gardens! Last night we went out to a bar near Notre Dame and managed to miss the last metro back, we ch ... 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