Two icons of Paris

To Paris, friendship and dreams

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October 7th 2008
About 40 years ago, two long haired teenagers dared to dream. As they pondered their future and how to escape the working class suburb of Mt Wellington, the area in which their friendship had developed through school, rugby and other commonalities. They dreamed of travel, in fact 105 countries if my memory is correct. The adventure was to start in the mines of Australia, in Western Ozzie, where ... 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