Near the Louvre

Walking Around Paris

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June 12th 2009
Friday, June 12th After only a few days of traveling I could already smell rebellion in the air with the wife and kids so tired the day before. So we decided to sleep in late on Friday and have a more leisurely day with some site seeing in Paris followed by dinner with the family of Anne. The girls ended up sleeping almost 12 hours which was unbelieveable. We left for the train station ... 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