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Day 5- Paris

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June 29th 2010
We were both tired after our first night in Paris but after sleeping in the hotel beds, we were refreshed and ready for the next morning. Both of us had showers, before we went downstairs for breakfast. Unlike the hostel that we stayed at in London, which had get your own cereal and toast, the hotel had a more cafe style, where you sit down and your breakfast is brought to you. We had a croissant ... 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