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Night on the Seine (Day 47)

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June 29th 2010
Today I would have to reluctantly leave Switzerland. If I had known how much I would have enjoyed it I would have spent more than 3 nights here but it is time to move on. It also helps that I am pretty excited to meet up with Pat tonight in Paris. I got a little scare when I went to the train station in Interlaken this morning and asked to book tickets on to Paris. The woman working the counte ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-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