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It's beginning to look a lot like Noel!

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November 28th 2009
I hope everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving and ate lots of turkey and sweet potatoes for me. There wasn't even a hint of the holiday here, so it was a bit sad. Life here in Douai is far from exciting, but I suppose I can scrape together an update for you guys. School has been going okay, I guess, when I actually have classes to go to. I only have about eleven hours of class a week, and they k ... read more

Europe » France » Nord-Pas de Calais » Lille

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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