Eiffel Tower

Paris

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September 16th 2009
Bonjour Very early morning wake up call of 5.15am to catch the tour bus from London. The trip to Dover was a smooth one as was the Ferry Crossing to Calais in France. Looking back on the White Cliffs of Dover was a sight to see. In Dover customs randomly selected 6 bags from the bus and hey we were one of them. Robert was scanned but with no problems this time. Forgot to mention when Rob ... 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