The Look of a Street Performer

Chapter 6: The Only Thing on Time in Paris are the Strikes

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September 29th 2010
Onward we go, to the last known city on our itnerary, Paris! We boarded a train from Nice to Marseille, and then Marseille to Paris. I have to say, having been a feast for mosquitos the last dew nights, I was kinda glad to be out of Nice that morning. We had a pretty easy day on the trains, with no problems and no missed trains (though in Marseille, we had 8 inutes between trains, and managed ... 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