Neil looking up to the Notre Dame

Hot Paris Weekend

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September 20th 2006
Neil got tickets to see Pearl Jam for my birthday and the big surprise was it was in Paris - I had wanted to go for a long time so I was very excited. I was a wee bit concerned that it might be dissapointing after going to Rome the year before and loving that but Paris was just as good and in fact I think we preffered this. We had super hot weather in September, ideal for all the cafe culture. ... 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