Eiffel Tower

Paris

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January 8th 2008
Dear Boys and Girls, I hope you enjoyed your holidays and time off from school. Camille and I went to a country called France for Christmas. France is in Europe and we once again had to take an airplane to get there. We visited a large and beautiful city called Paris. We walked all over the city looking at statues, museums, churches, and old buildings. There is a river that runs through Paris ... read more

Europe » France

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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