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Lost in the Louvre

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July 12th 2007
So if there ever was a whirlwind Paris tour, this was it. Our sleeper train ride was more eventful than before, because we both had top bunks, with missing security straps. Coupled with the bumpy train ride and the fact that we were tired enough to sleep through just about anything, we were a bit concerned that we might slide off at some point in the middle of the night and go kaplunking down the ... 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