The Hall of Mirrors

Versailles

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May 31st 2009
We arrived in Paris last night at 7.20pm 30th May. Thank God we booked the airport transfer it made life much easier to get to our apartment. We had a minor catastrophe, I brought the wrong power adaptor so we were not able to charge any of our equipment until late today Sunday 31st. We happened by chance to obtain one at a souvenir store near Notre Dame, so watch this space for some pictures soo ... 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