Paris and Eiffel Tower Tour

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June 5th 2013
Today I actually got to visit the Eiffel Tour! All I have to say is that the Eiffel Tower is HUGE! It stands 324 meters tall! I was very nervous about climbing the tower because it's so tall, but it wasn't that bad. There is a lot of stair climbing (which hurt after my 10.6 km bike ride yesterday) but the view was worth it! It feels like you can see everything from the top of the Eiffel to ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France

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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