The Bells of Notre Dame

Sunday Morning Rain is Falling

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September 11th 2011
No seriously, Paris is very damp this morning. A nice slate grey sky. A nice break from the scorching ember that is Malta. All our politicians will be more than prepared for hell when they get there at least. And lawyers. Never forget the lawyers. (I love all my lawyer friends). First order of the day, after a gorgeously extravagant breakfast of French baguette and croissant, was mass at the No ... 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