Parade

Veterans gather every evening (or at least once a week) to march across the huge traffic circle (twelve avenues of traffic converge around the Arc de Triomphe) to lay flowers on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier that is beneath the Arch.

All Settled In

September 7th 2005
Well, I wanted to go ahead and post the pics I've taken since the last post even though I haven't taken the time to write much. I promise I will actually write stuff to go with the pics I post soon. Until then however, a funny story: I included the picture of my meal at a McDonald's (which I've only eaten at like 3 times in 10 days . . . it may seem like a lot but it is actually much less than ... read more

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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

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