A Bientôt Paris

Farewell Paris

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October 24th 2007
We were woken about 7.45am when Caroline knocked on our door and gave us a kiss goodbye. Juliette had already departed a few days before to go on a holiday to Namibia. So, we repacked and contemplated how wonderful it had been to see Jean and Beatrice, plus their family again. It is always very hard to say goodbye to them and we often wish we did not live so far apart. Jean walked with us to th ... 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