The Eiffel Tower

Our time in Paris

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June 16th 2007
Paris Friday, June 15/Saturday, June 16 “Sorry for the delay—we have had some mechanical problems. Right now they are just filling out the paperwork. It wasn’t fixed but don’t worry we don’t need it anyway,” the pilot announced as we were waiting on the airplane to take off for Paris. After a full hour of sitting on the tarmac we were finally prepared to start our journey to ... 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