View from Sacre Couer

Last day in Paris

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September 10th 2009
After more than two weeks on the road and limited ability to pack a lot of clothes, it was time to do some laundry. I really didn’t think it through when I decided to do laundry in a country where I don’t know the language. All the instructions for the machines and soaps are in French. After picking up some powder detergent at the supermarket, I went to a laundromat near the hostel. Observing ... 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