Christmas!

Bon Jour!

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November 27th 2012
Straight off the plane, we hit the ground running in Paris, after the first sight of the Eiffel Tower (Around the corner from the hotel), we walked 4km down the river Seine finishing up at the Lourve. The Lourve, one of the worlds great museums, did not disappoint. We wandered through the various exhibits spending the most time in the Mona Lisa and the Egyptian exhibition. I've always th ... 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