Pretty Mom in the Jardin Tuilleries

"Paris: A city of pleasures and amusements where four-fifths of the people die of grief." - Sebastien Chamfort

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September 1st 2007
So now I understand jetlag. Mom and I arrived in Paris around 8 am French time, 1 am EST. It's now either midnight or 5 pm depending on which continent my brain thinks it's on. I couldn't tell you. We spent the day sightseeing and walked pretty much nonstop for four hours, ate, and then navigated the metro over to the Eiffel Tower to be big touristy American dorks and watch it at night. I'm s ... 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