downtown Paris

My New Favorite Thing...The Eiffel Tower

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May 14th 2008
May 10, 2008 This morning, Theresa and I planned on waking up and going to climb the stairs of the Eiffel Tower, so we got ready and headed out on our walk. It ended up taking longer than we expected, and we were supposed to meet Katie and Bri at 12:30 to ride a hot air balloon. We walked towards Parc André Citroën, and along the way we passed the Statue of Liberty that the US gave France. I th ... 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