The Bus Ride to Besancon

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January 16th 2008
Dear All, It has been a busy week! The excitement and preparation that I had been putting off for the last three months has all exploded within 7 days. I left for France on Wednesday morning, Jan. 2 running on 45 minutes of sleep which I cannot recommend to anyone and will admit now that it was just a tad bit short of idiotic! In any case, I arrived in Chicago several hours ahead of my fligh ... 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