Steel Doors

Paris Day 1

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June 15th 2009
Hi Everyone! I had to wake up at 5:30 this morning to get catch the bus to Paris. The trip itself was from 8:00am to 3:30pm. They stamped my passport at the border! Yay! And I got to go through the Tunnel! It was fascinating. I was expecting a ferry or something, but they loaded all the busses onto this drive on train. Each bus had its own ‘carriage’ and when everyone is lined up they drop ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

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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