Before the Meal

Lovely Lunedi at the Gallaries

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September 11th 2011
Monday was a cut above usual Mondays. I was in my element, as we spent the majority of the day touring art galleries. Happy James. But I'll describe that bridge when I come to it. Morning was routine; wake up, check emails, shower, French baguette and tea, Tom and Mama fighting over the iPad... The usual. We cleared up and buggered off to Montmartre. (There I spelled it right, for the littl ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

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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