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Paris Day 3--- Day of the dead

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July 13th 2011
The last day in Paris. The plan was to go the cemetery Pere Lachaise, then go to the catacombs, and finally end up at Versailles. Well, the plan went of quite successfully. I got up around 8a.m. and took off for the cemetery. While there may be many famous Frenchies buried here, I was only interested in finding the final resting place of one Jim Morrison. After a few circles through part of t ... 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