Paris! Photo 9

Paris!

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March 19th 2009
Paris - Day one We arrived in Paris after an 8hr long bus trip which began in Amsterdam at 10pm. We were tired, sore, and a little bit grumpy when we finally arrived in Paris at 6am. It was dark, cold and wet. We managed to buy tickets to the metro and get to our stop only to get lost on the way to our hostel. The directions were useless for people who had just gone through the trip we h ... 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