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Paris!

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July 2nd 2005
Caleb and I arrived in Paris on Sunday and walked along the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triumph. At 10pm we headed over to the Eiffel Tower from our hotel… it was chaotic. We had to wait 40 minutes to get our tickets and go up the escalator to the 2nd level. Then on that level there was very little room to move and we had to wait 30 minutes to get up to the top level! So we pushed our way 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