Ampitheatre

Lyon in the rain

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May 4th 2007
Here I am in Lyon, which before I arrived had allegedly been having a beautiful heatwave. As you can see, this didn't last, but we still had a great time eating plenty of nice food. The old town is apparently the top place in Europe for restaurants per square mile. Eating out is very cheap here, which is good because you'll need lots of energy to climb the steps up to the Basilica (which Steph, ha ... 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