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Day 10 - Paris

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December 19th 2009
Activities * Designated shopping day Highlight(s) Food shopping in the neighbourhood Purchase of a hand bag, shoes, a few hats and scarfs and presents Revisiting the Opera district where we stayed last time in Paris Birthday cakes for dinner Temperature Variance (celsius) = 23 ( Melbourne 20 / Paris -3 ) Odd Spot(s) We participated in many queues today - in most cases you nee ... 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