Arriving

A trip to the Louvre

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May 28th 2009
Partly because of experience at the Uffizi, we got up early this morning for our trip to the Louvre. We booked our tickets online, hoping to avoid any long line ups. On the subway, we had more buskers today, including a juggler which I thought was fairly brave on a moving train. It was a short walk to the entrance to the Louvre, through an archway and we were suddenly face to face with with g ... 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