First family photo

Last night in Paris

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August 23rd 2011
It's been a long day - spent the day riding the bus looking at the other three main parts of Paris: Montmarte, Bastille-Bercy and Montparnesse. We saw lots of interesting buildings, signs, restaurants ... the city is always buzzing with activity. We wanted to visit the Musee D'Orcy where all the Impressionist paintings are housed however, one look at the monster crowd brought back vis ... 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