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Paris, Day 6: Waiting for Travis to Arrive

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October 8th 2012
The rain is steady this morning and the temperatures have dropped lower--around 50 F degrees right now at midday. Travis arrives at Gare du Nord in a little over an hour. Other than a short walk around the block and to the patisserie for lunch, we have spent the morning playing indoors. So far we have used lots of pots and pans to make multiple cakes and frosting and made vacuum cleaners into race ... 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