Having fun with a statue

Parisian Highlights

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September 14th 2005
It was another early wake up call this morning as we had a full day of sightseeing in Paris to do. After a bland breakfast in the hotel this morning, we all boarded our coach to head out to the Louvre museum. It seemed that most everyone purchased the optional museum pass which allowed you to skip the line and just go the front. All 6 of us stuck together and decided to go find the major work ... 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