Christmas Trees at Vieux Port

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

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December 25th 2008
Hope this blog finds you all happy and in good health during these holidays. Our Christmas package arrived early (see pic 1). Yes, Aaron arrived safe and sound, and with luggage on Monday morning. We have really missed friends and family, and so we are very glad to have him here—Christmas would have been very empty without him. We head to Lyon on Friday and depart for Barcelona on Saturd ... read more

Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur » Marseille

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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