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A few hours in Paris

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August 10th 2008
We had to get up really early and go on a bunch of trains. At least I got to sleep on the trains. When we got to Paris all we did was eat there. We ate at some restaurant close to the place where our train to Bern was leaving. I had escalope cordon bleu garnie and it was good. Then we had ice cream and for some reason the waitress put all our ice cream in the same bowl and we had to share a b ... 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