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My first full day in Paris: walking until it hurts

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May 17th 2011
I walked SO MUCH today. I was out from 9:30 am until 9:00 pm. Some of that time was spent eating and sitting in the shade. But I would estimate at the very least eight hours of walking, probably closer to 10. In sandals. It was a nice day (sunny and 20 degrees) so I decided to take advantage of the outdoors. I find walking around a city, as opposed to taking the metro, is the best way to underst ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France

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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