Notre Dame Cathedral

Rome to Paris

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July 20th 2009
Up very early and pleased to have survived our stay in Rome without a fire. Cab to Ciampino airport took us on part of the Via Appia Antica - very interesting. Miles and miles of cobblestones, and even more ancient Roman ruins that we hadn’t laid eyes on before. Even at the airport, coffee is generally consumed at the bar -- the to-go cup being an alien concept to the Italians who are also ap ... 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