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Bonjour Mon Amis

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March 31st 2009
I arrived in Paris ready to leave the wind and rain of Scotland. I got off the plane, took the bus to the Metro, took the metro to my hostel, checked in and dragged my weary feet and bleary eyes to the first restaurant I within eye sight ... it was Vietnamese. I immediately ordered a huge bowl of hot Pho and a glass of wine. Within 30 minutes (and a couple of more glasses of wine) I was rejue ... 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