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Goodbye Europe

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July 6th 2013
We enjoyed our last breakfast in Paris today before packing the 3 full suitcases into the tiny lift and catching a taxi to the airport. It was warm and overcast the Paris streets busy and lots of sirens were going. Mum was a bit nervous as she only had €78 left and the hotel had told her the taxi would be about €60. As we were driving along the tarrif counter slowly crept past 60 then to 70! ... 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