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Paris, 1 Novembre

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November 1st 2007
Today was a day for sleeping in. And we did. Even Erik! The skies were grey and the street noise must have been muffled by the fog because we kept drifting in and out of dreams all morning. At 11 we met Charlotte by the metro with a plan to rent bicycles and ride around, n’import ou. That mean’s “it doesn’t matter where.” However, the streets were a bit mouille (damp) and the weath ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

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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