At the Catacombs

Paris: The Good Times, The Bad Times

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September 28th 2006
Bonjour! This is my first attempt at travel blogging, so excuse any typos, or aesthetically displeasing graphics. This thing is un peu difficile to use. So Shelly (for those of you who don't know the Shiz, she is one of my oldest friend from Furman and is also teaching in the region of Poitiers) and I finally met up in the airport after her plane had been delayed two hours. After ... 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