She's Thinking about Cheese

Le Update...

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June 21st 2006
At fifteen cents a minute this will be short. We sailed from Rosslare, Ireland to Cherbourg, France. Cherbourg finally provided the cheese selection about which I have fantasized for a lifetime. We stayed for two nights at a charming (in a sketchy way) hotel where the manager fell victim to our cute/helpless routine that worked so well in Government Center. Without speaking much French a ... 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