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Chapter 4 - DAY 28 - Florence to Nice

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October 4th 2011
It was time to say farewell to Italy as we headed from Florence to the French Riviera and the city of Nice located on the Mediterranean coast. PISA – PROPPING UP THE LEANING TOWER On the way we stopped off to see the leaning tower of Pisa and to try and get the classic holding up the tower tourist shot. The bus had to park in a coach park on the edge of the city and we took a small train (but ... 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