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Merci Marseille (Day 40)

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June 21st 2010
I got up after having a nice night of sleep in a bunk bed that I could tell was for her daughter. My bed was littered with stuffed animals and the room was full of coloring books but it got the job done. Dominique prepared me a simple and standard French breakfast of toast and espresso. It was pretty difficult trying to talk to her over breakfast because of the language barrier. We each sat th ... 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