Eiffel Tower

City of Way Too Many Stairs!!!!

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September 1st 2008
Our journey to Paris, a lifelong dream of mine, started out poorly. Our seats were literally the last. And they didn't recline. There was so much turbulance that the man in front of us got up three times to vomit (we were also by the latrines). When we finally landed in Paris, I called for a car and then stepped outside for my first cigarette in almost 18 hours. It was heaven. When our trans ... 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