Looking Up Through Eiffel

Tour Eiffel

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November 10th 2008
Walked to the Eiffel Tower today. It was pretty cool to see the top of the Eiffel as I rounded the corner. Once I got there a young teenager tried to give me a ring that he "found". He said it was gold and insisted I have it: French Punk: "Madame! Is this your ring?" Savvy Tourist: "No." FP: "Please take it. It's gold. You must have it." ST: "No, thank you." FP approaches ... 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