Our TGV

High in the Alps!

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June 20th 2006
Hey everyone - we're in a little cybercafe in Chamonix. Here's the update on the past few days... The TGV (Train de Grande Vitesse - high speed train) was awesome. We went from Paris to Lyon in 2 hours - about 400 miles. It was smooth, efficient and quick. We then changed trains twice to end up here in Chamonix-Mont Blanc, including standing room only on the last one, a 45 minute slow train ... 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