The Mona Lisa

700 is the Magic Number

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May 8th 2009
Have you ever had one of those days where you wake up, you open your eyes, and you just KNOW that today is going to be a good day? Yeah, that was today... It was a little overcast with breaks in the clouds, and a tad cooler today (around 68 F), so I was happy I got a lot of outdoor photos yesterday with the sun. I began retracing some of my steps from yesterday with my almighty museum pass in ... 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