Eiffel Tower

Paris Encore

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March 22nd 2008
Salut! So, I'm pretty sure Mother Nature missed the memo that it's the "second day of spring" because when I woke up this morning and opened my curtains, I was met by a raging blizzard. Ok, so maybe raging is a little bit of an exaggeration...but it's definitely snowing hardcore here today and has been for a solid few hours. Seriously, the weather was perfect all through January, Februar ... 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