Gare du Nord

London - Covent Garden - Paris

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July 3rd 2013
Lovely breakfast with Gordon, Donna and Joseph before we said our goodbyes. Hopped the train from Kingston Upon Thames to Vauxhall and transferred to Kings Cross. HUGE train station in a gorgeous old brick building. Went to the Royal Mail Post Office across the street and after much consternation got 2 packages off to the US. First off didn't have Pounds Sterling and tried to pay for a post ... 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