Our first view from the office window in our Paris apartment.

Day 25 - Paris

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August 25th 2013
We left our home in Hackney, London, saying goodbye to the neighbourhood and to Ed and Miss Kika the cats. Dragged our suitcases a few blocks to the train station. Then a short train ride and a couple of tube rides and we reached St. Pancras International Train Station to catch a Eurostar train to go through the "chunnel" to Paris. I purchased the reserved seat tickets for $106 per person over the ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

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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