Le Pere Lachaise Cemetery

Day 12

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July 3rd 2009
Day 12: Friday, July 3, 2009 PARIS, FRANCE I'd set the alarm to awake at 7:00 am, but didn't really get up until a bit later. Was scheduled to check out today and had intended to go to Normandy, but that didn't happen. I spent morning gathering information and planning, but it became evident at 10:00 am that I really wasn't ready to go to Normandy yet. So I opted to stay in ... 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