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Escape to the Sun!

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September 29th 2008
Aix-en-provence is a lovely little town in the South of France, warm and sunny and a wonderful place to get a reprieve from the grey and cold of Paris. It reminded me of a French Chico, smiling people, freinds running into each other on the street, small enough to walk around and see pretty much all Aix has to offer in a day or two. A weekend there was wonderful, and I am very grateful for Laura ... 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