Amanda at Dover Castle

Seen the sights

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October 2nd 2005
Over the last three days we have seen a lot of famous sights; Eiffel Tower, Arc De Triumph, Notre Dame, and the Paris bike show, where we met the Vario Boys. We are having a lot of fun trying to decipher french and also find our way on the metro system(not so hard once your used to it) Our hostel is cheap, with cheap comes noise and bad breakfasts though we have been cooking our own meals at night ... 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