Les Calanques

Marseille

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September 22nd 2010
Ok, so I know it has been a while since I have blogged (already?!? Not a good start) and so much has happened since the last so I will split it up a bit. This blog, as the title suggests, is about my trip to Marseille… I had a few days off before my classes actually started so decided to run away to the south of France to catch a bit of the Mediterranean summer. And what a good idea it turned o ... 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