the Eiffel Tower

The City of Light- Day One

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September 17th 2006
We arrived in Paris yesterday tired and hungry from travel. So Molly and I went to a cafe near the hostel and sat outside. Then we stopped at a market and picked up some Magnum ice cream bars and headed back to the hostel. As we stood outside the hostel eating ice cream bars we looked at the lit up eiffel tower. Today, in Paris, was AMAZING, but soooooo busy! Molly and I got an early s ... read more

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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