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Paris

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July 19th 2008
We are now staying in Paris with our friends Liam and Kiki. On our first day we toured the city via car and got to see a little of the nightlife in the Oberkampf and Pigalle neighborhoods. The next day we wandered through the streets of Marais and did a little people-watching and vintage clothes shopping. We intended to get to the Louvre, but it was closed by the time we got there. We then went ba ... 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