Paris Bookcrossing Photo 3

Paris Bookcrossing

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May 24th 2009
A very early start on Friday morning, taxi came at 4 .15 to take us to St Pancras, sat around for ages then waiting to leave on the 5.25am. I had brought the picnic back pack so we could particpate in the planned Bookcrossing picnics, this excited the Customs officials who pulled to bits and swabbed it for drugs. T and S were carrying it, James and I had already gone through and thisdid make us ... 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