Sparkly Tower

The Eiffel Tower..pretty cool I guess

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March 1st 2008
It was definitely an early morning but I felt better after I had my first French crossant; they know how to make them for sure! We decided to walk to the Metro station to catch the RER to Versailles and ended up at the wrong place. However, we did run right into Notre Dame and then walked past the Musee D'Orsay so it worked out. We eventually found the right station and caught the train down to V ... 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