The plane to Canada

Day 8... wait, really? Thursday May 29th

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May 29th 2008
Okay, so it was my last full day in Paris, I slept in until 11am, after turning off my alarm at 9am. I figured I wasn't going to make breakfast before it closed at 10am anyway. I was pretty tired today, Yesterday was so busy! I left the hotel around noon, and wandered down towards the corner patisserie for a baguette breakfast. There was a protest going on in Berczy square, something about public ... 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