La Tour Eiffel

Travel day

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May 31st 2007
Thursday is travel day~ breakfast in Split, lunch in Berlin and dinner in Paris ;-) A fine day indeed! We arrived safely in Paris in early evening to cold and rain but we don't even care, it is still the most exciting, beautiful and mysterious city in the world to me... well, ok - so far. We arrived at Frederique's apartment in the 5th arrondisement and had a great catch up over sushi. Friday ... 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