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French Family Days, part 3

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August 13th 2007
Everyone was up by 8:30, but Emma woke up with a cold and Abigail looks like she will be next. We ate our usual fare and got packed up for another family day in Paris. Today props go out to Don and Kerry who told us, several years ago, about the Parc du la Villette. What an off the beaten track find!! The park is designed as the prototype of the new urban playground. It has a cinema, theater, ... 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