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Brugge and Last Day in Belgium

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June 9th 2011
We decided to take a day trip to see Brugge, touted as a nearly perfectly preserved medieval city and the 'Venice' of the North ( I was thinking Fargo could use this marketing strategy every Spring during flooding). We hopped the train and enjoyed the hour long journey through the Flemmish countryside. It was nice to get out of the city. Upon our arrival in Brugge we grabbed a map (as ... 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