Touring London

On the move again

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September 7th 2006
Up early today so we can pack our bags and check out of the hotel. We were picked up and transfered to the train station to board the Eurorail for the trip to London. Another surprise, I have not ridden a lot of trains but the times I did, I experienced a rocking motion and you could feel the wheels hitting the gaps between the rails. Our train left the station and picked up speed as we starte ... 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