Kissing Under New Bridge

Paris, France - Sunday, April 10, 2011

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April 10th 2011
Karen: Well, today was our last full day in Paris, and it was another beautiful day in the 80s. We really lucked out with the weather on this trip. Malcolm: On the way to the Eiffel Tower we walked by the Ecole Militar (the French "West Point" where the officers in the French Army are trained). These buildings were the Nazi headquarters when they occupied France in WWII. It was also the ... 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