View from the Cathedral

Notre Dame

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May 23rd 2005
Cara and I spent the morning visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral. We spent the afternoon walking around the left bank and the Ile de Cite. Since we're here for 2 weeks, we decided to take our time. There's no need to go rushing around from on end of the city to the other. After all, this trip is only partly about being in Paris, it's mostly about being with eachother away from "all the rushing arou ... 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