Strasbourg

Day 12 Strasbourg

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December 19th 2002
Thursday (Temp. 4deg. Fine & sunny!) Lovely day, breakfast very weird, cold meat & cheese. Very cold but great to see sun. Strolled the streets, this city is beautiful! Came upon Cathedral Notre Dame, amazing gothic church towering above little shops. Went to a shopping centre, found a supermarket, bought regular goodies, even managed to speak French to ask for a baguette. "Bonjour ... read more

Europe » France

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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