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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 a... [read more]
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 a... [read more] Blog: Paris Day 2: Do the French like Napoleon?
Date: June 16th 2009
Hi Everyone! Today's Itinerary was: 1) Eiffel Tower and Trocadero Square 2) Les Invalides 3) Napoleon's Tomb 4) Musee de l'Armee 5) Rodin Museum 6) Alexander III Bridge 7) Notre- Dame Begining the day by finding that iron icon of the French skyline: the Eiffel Tower. 1,000 feet tall and made from 7,000 tons of metal. Gustave Eiffel's tower won the architectural contest of 1889 against th ... read more
Date: June 16th 2009
Hi Everyone! Today's Itinerary was: 1) Eiffel Tower and Trocadero Square 2) Les Invalides 3) Napoleon's Tomb 4) Musee de l'Armee 5) Rodin Museum 6) Alexander III Bridge 7) Notre- Dame Begining the day by finding that iron icon of the French skyline: the Eiffel Tower. 1,000 feet tall and made from 7,000 tons of metal. Gustave Eiffel's tower won the architectural contest of 1889 against th ... read more
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In my normal life I work at Wal-mart and help customers find the aisle with the raisins. But that is just what I do to finance my dream of world travel. In this life I am commencing part II of my world journey, in which I will be starting by seeing parts of the US. Then I will be moving on to Australia and South East Asia. I hope to be gone for at least 10 months, but it all depends on how long the Wal-mart travel fund lasts! ... full info
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