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Nice, Day 1

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June 30th 2013
Today we had a long train ride from Paris to Nice. We were on the train for nearly 6 hours! We think it is about 1000km. But the time went quite quickly. We had a table so dad and I played cards. The countryside leaving Paris is full of large paddocks of green, brown and lavender, there is lots of hay, vineyards and lavender Fields. It is pretty. When we got to the coast you could see the blue spa ... read more

Europe » 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