PICT0880

Settling in in Paris, or La Vie Quotidienne

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September 27th 2008
At long last (hey, only a month after I arrived!), I am putting together the travel journal I had envisioned for this extended stay in Europe. The journal is mainly for my personal records; I am a bit self-conscious about assuming that others would want to read about my life in a "blog." However, it might be a nice tool to keep in touch from afar, so I welcome you to read along. This three m ... read more

Europe » France

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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