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France - Paris 5-17-2010

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May 17th 2010
Today is our last day in Europe. Someone decided we should sleep in for half and hour more so that we would miss the boat ride on the Seine River in Paris so we would have to wait for 45 minutes for the next boat. Oh well, it was a nice boat ride and we really didn’t venture far from where we were dropped off as it would have been too much walking for mom. Great niece, Sophia, asked that we g ... 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