Champs_ élysées

Paris _ 7 & 8 July

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July 7th 2007
The start to a fabulous trip was when my luggage failed to turn up at CDG airport. This was probably due to we had to run to catch the connecting flight from Helsinki to Paris _-so there was not much chance of the luggage making it. So I took the RER and metro sans backpack to my hotel. After all the stuffing around it was cool that it was still light up to 10pm which is when I finally arrived ... 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