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PARIS: 2009-08-20, Arrival

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August 20th 2009
I took the 10pm flight from IAD on the Air France - Delta flight. I like leaving later because you normally don't have as long to wait for your hotel room on the other end. I had bought my ticket on Orbitz and was able to confirm my seat assignments online beforehand. Renee dropped me off at IAD and I had to wait almost an hour to check in at the Air France desk. Once I finally got up to the c ... 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