The Thinker, Rodin Museum Gardens

The Many Faces of Paris

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July 15th 2008
Today we started off at the Eiffel Tower, the symbol of Paris, and the quintessential tourist experience. By 10 AM the crowds were already intense, so we decided to walk the 668 stairs of the first 2 levels, rather than waiting in extremely long lines for the elevator from the bottom directly to the top. Dave, with his height issues, stopped after the first level, but the rest of us took the elev ... 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