Ratatouille - Day 2 Paris - Eiffel Tower 019

Eiffel Tower - Kathy Conquers the TOP!!!

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July 28th 2008
Okay - Kathy's biggest challenge, and the one Robert most wanted her to take, was to go to the top of the Eiffel Tower. As you all may know by now, Kathy does not like heights, especially from a steep angle and the Tower is nothing if not steep. Since we could not go into the Musee D'Orsay today because it was closed, Robert and I hiked to the Tower (a long way since one of the metro lines was c ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

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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