Paris

Day 8 Paris

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December 15th 2002
Sunday (Temp. 8deg. Rainy) All plans for everything failed today. Went for a walk down Rue de Rivoli at 9am, too early, everything shut. On way back bought 2 postcards & a fridge magnet. Had a coffee & hot chocolate & Rob had a smoke in a French cafe. Planned to go back out in evening to walk Champs Elysees & see lights, weather was revolting & people everywhere. Came back, had McDonald's, ... 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