The Promenade

Wandering down Nice's Promenade, only the baroque architecture tips you off that you're in Europe and not some tropical locale. The weather was bad (it even rained, and I mean rained), but I loved it. After a few weeks of scorching Italian heat, a downpour was a welcomed treat. Yes, I realize the irony of a Vancouverite spewing that statement.

Playground of the Rich and Famous

July 4th 2005
Today was one of those days where you just roll with the punches. Our guide on the bus coming in warned us to take the 10:30am train out of Riomaggiore into La Spezia to make sure we make the 12:00 bus pickup. All 17 of us were extremely responsible and got there by 10:15am. You've gotta love Italian scheduling though. The 10:30 train was first delayed by 20 minutes, then 30 minutes, then cancelle ... 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

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