Cool house at Pointe Trigano

Getting to Paris

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February 20th 2011
Well, it's great to be back in Paris - even though we're both really tired! The flights were uneventful (which is the way we like them!). The only upset was finding out we were flying on a 747 instead of an A380. I was relying on getting some work done during the flight, but didn't take a spare laptop battery because the A380 has laptop power! Ah, c'est la vie! I did get some done - but the big ... 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