Jardin de Luxembourg with Montparnesse in the background

Those Parisian Days

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May 4th 2010
Hello everyone sorry for the wait I've had an insanely busy 4 days in Paris! Well as soon as I got off the train my couchsurfing host Aurelien met me and we were straight to the bar - huge bag and all - to meet his two friends Jude and Frankk, and drink a mojito! I knew as soon as I met Aurelien that all my fears were pointless, he is a fantastic host, brilliant at English, and has given me so mu ... read more

Europe » 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