Big boy in the menagerie

Day 6

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July 1st 2010
We had a slightly quieter day today after our hectic last few days. We spent the morning doing chores. We took our laundry down to the laundromat a few doors down. I doubt we would have ever worked out how to use it though! We studied the instructions for quite a while and tried to translate them with the help of a dictionary. Finally an older man came to our rescue. Clearly bemused at our stupidi ... 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