Le Eiffel Tower

The Paris that you don't see in the movies! March 5 - Part 1

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March 5th 2008
So today we saw the Paris that they don't show you in the movies. We saw the dirty subway beggars, the people that try to "force" you to buy a bracelet, the graffiti on everything, and sex shops. Loads and loads of sex shops. Allow me to explain. I woke up in a grumpy mood with Jay telling me, "Erin don't snap at me." Today is Day 5 of the trip and I've gotten little to no sleep at all. ... 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