Eiffel Tower

Paris,day one of sightseeing

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November 23rd 2009
Today has not started out well. We have no hot water in our room to shower!!!This is only the second occasion on our adventure that we haven’t been able to have a hot shower in the morning because of a lack of hot water.The other time was in Mykonos in the Greek Islands. As each of the guests came down to breakfast they went and told the guy on the reception desk about their inability to have a ... 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