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May 8th 2008
"We die only once, and for such a long time" ...a quote by the French comic playwright Molière, the first person interred at Père Lachaise. He actually died in 1673 but was reburied here in 1804, in a ploy to entice more people to be laid to rest in the cemetery. The bourgeoisie society of the early 1800's thought the grave yard was too remote and unappealing. Eventually it did become popular ... 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

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Postcards from Europe

Keith and Pete

Serendipity is the effect by which one accidentally discovers something fortunate, especially while looking for something else entirely... We couldn't be described as adventurous, but we did travel around Europe while living in Poland, from late 2007 until 2009. As serendipitous travelers, we kept this blog so you, back home can see some of the sights from places we have been. We wish you all could have traveled with us. We would still love to hear from you. To leave us a comment, see the buttons below. Go see what we saw in Krakow at our blog [url=http://www.peteand... full info

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