On a grand scale

Christmas in Paris

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December 26th 2005
I have all my pictures on my computer now...that's three nights of my life I'll never get back. So far, I've only got pictures on for the time I spent in Paris, but I'm working on the rest. Mx Paris was nice for Christmas. Even my McDonald's McChicken meal was nice. Suffice it to say that not a whole lot was actually open. :-) I tried a whole lot to find a brasserie or patisserie or bou ... 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