US =) Paris

In Paris!

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September 8th 2010
We arrived last night around 9PM in Paris. The rail service was great, the food, not so much. Tried to use the restrooms at the train station, but I didn't have $.70 euros (about a buck?) on me since Chris had all the $$. We headed out to the taxis and on the way came across three soldiers with machine guns, yikes. A little unnerving. Taxi line was an hour wait, ugh! We had two 50-60ish Kiwis (New ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Les Mureaux

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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