Stormy Weather

A foible we had no control over was that it rained quite a bit. We were forewarned before leaving home and adjusted our wardrobes to includes boots and rain gear. We didn't let the weather stop us and by using public transportation, spending time in museums and other indoor attractions, and occasionally choosing to eat inside at a cafe hardly noticed the rain drops. Here at the Louvre, the Metro stop can be accessed without even going outside.

Foibles & Learning By Experience

October 23rd 2012
The girl trip to Paris wasn't without it's lesson-learning faux pas, nimble plan changes and funny (or not) moments! Our adventures took us to "the learning curve" even before we left the USA. On the way back to the airport during our layover in Philladelphia some of us who took a shuttle train to see the Liberty Bell got on the wrong train. We were actually "profiled" by ... 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

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