The Palace and I

Its over?

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July 20th 2008
Well, after an entire month (give or take a couple of days) my journy has come to an end. Not only was today my last day in Paris, but its my last night in London. This does not mean, however, that I actually get to do anything else in London. No, in many ways my last 'night/day' in Londonw as Thursday the 17th, as it was my last chance to do a few things before Paris, and now before coming home. ... 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