It was cold that day

Holiday and Parents Visit.

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December 31st 2010
I have neglected posting for awhile, due to travel and busyness, but I will cover the highlights of the last couple of weeks in several blog posts. My family arrived for Noël (Christmas) and new year’s, and we have been doing touristy stuff, hopping around Europe a bit. My Swiss cousins and ex-pat uncle met up in Paris a few days later. In Paris we stayed at an appartement that they rented t ... read more

Europe » 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