The Latin Quarter

Paris. 'Nuff said.

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November 17th 2008
Paris is like Disneyland for the cultured: there's no possible way to see it all in one trip. If you tried, you'd be dead on (or maybe off) your feet and still be only about 1/10 of the way there. That didn't stop us from attempting to catch the highlights, though, in part II of our adventure. It was raining in Bordeaux on Monday morning, so I wasn't so very sad to leave. On our way to Gare ... 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