Sam making a French face at a painter

Paris!

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July 10th 2011
Just arrived home from Paris. On Friday after class we left for our seven hour bus ride. After checking into our hotel we had delicious late night french food which consisted on mostly cheese, wine, and my first glass of real absinthe. Sadly no green fairy appeared and not one song from Moulin Rouge was song. The following day we hiked all around Paris. We saw the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, L ... 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