Chocolates left for Jared to try...

Jared's birthday!

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October 7th 2011
Today is Jrod's birthday! Yay for him, and yes Mike, I sang him happy birthday from you guys. For some odd reason he planned our longest travel day {10 hours} on this birthday, hmmm. Anyway, we woke up and caught a number of trains to get to wonderful paris, and we love the place we are staying. Let me tell you, the subway aka metro is super easy to read and follow...NOT! holy cow i ... 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