July 15 - Paris

July 15 - Paris France

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July 16th 2010
July 15 - Paris France - Today was our first day on our own. No fellow travellers and no Tour Director to tell us where and when we were going somewhere, when it was time to eat etc.. Sort of like being in grade 1 where your teacher tells what to do and when. Not that we are complaining. We never would have seen or done what we have in the last two plus weeks if we hadn't been on an organized tour ... 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