eiffel tower

The City of Light- Day 2

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September 18th 2006
Today was the designated shopping day for Molly and I in Paris. We still wanted to go to the top of the Eiffel Tower, so we went when it opened to avoid massive crowds. The plan was to climb to the top, but today was cold and windy. So we took the lift up instead. The view was incredible, but the top got a little foggy because of the rain so we did not get to see as far as one could on a clea ... 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