Notre Dame

Paris: Ice-cream and snow

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February 9th 2009
I had a semi-cunning plan. Surprise Trace by taking her to Paris for our anniversary. Well the surprise was a good idea in theory until I mentioned something about taking anniversary photos in Paris about a month before the weekend. At least we had a few minutes of side-aching laughter at my Homer-like ineptitude. Doh. In the end we had a really really good weekend. After a bit ... 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