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Paris, the last weekend trip

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April 21st 2008
I resisted the urge to call this blog Last Tango in Paris since although the title would have been good since it was the last trip, I have not seen the movie and from what I have heard the events of the movie vary slightly from my weekend. First off, the trip started at 8 am with a 6 hour bus ride to Madrid to catch our plane. this went well but at the bus station sarah was pickpocketed and lo ... 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