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From the plane ride over 6-7/7/2010

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July 7th 2010
-59°F outside?! I look up from Inglorious Bastards and see we're almost over Toronto. What time is it? When'd we take off again, and when'd I start watching this movie? (I decided to watch IB first because the cabin wasn't dark enough to watch Avatar. Going from a larger than life screen, and in 3D, to a 4x5 or smaller screen wasn't exactly my goal when viewing this award winning feature ... 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