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Nice to Lyon

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August 6th 2007
Today was another long day in the coach. We drove all day it seems. We stopped at a perfumery and I overdosed on scents. Uggh. There was so much going on there! I ended up purchasing a bottle of perfume. I don’t know what it’s called or what it smelled like, but I hope it’s good! After that stop, we drove a while before lunch in Avignon. It’s an old, old city! It had brick walls ... read more

Europe » France

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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