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Paris and Macon

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December 13th 2009
The next installment of photos is here! I have arrived in Macon and have joined my host family - they are very nice!! Again I won't give details of each picture because I don't want to spend my entire time in France in front of a computer. I'll go through all of my photos when I get back to good old Nouvelle-Zélande! (The speed limit here is 130kmh!) ... read more

Europe » France

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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