JULY 13th Paris

Paris France - July 13th, 2010

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July 13th 2010
July 13 - Paris France. Well, we are now in Paris. We left Lyon early this morning (one thing about bus tours is that EVERY DAY is an early day!) and headed for Paris. This may sound awful, but in all honesty, the part of France we drove through today was fairly un-exciting. The countryside at times looks pretty much like Eastern Ontario and at times it looked like Alberta wheat feilds! The only t ... read more

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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