Nice views

Nice is... eh... not that nice.

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October 17th 2011
A 6 hour train ride from the Gare de Lyon station. Matt and I arrived there (with all of our bags... reminder to myself to pack 1 less suitcase than I think I need) more than an hour before our train departed, so we sat and had a long leisurely coffee break. In the train, we sat in a 4-person area, with 2 sets of chairs facing each other with a small table space in between. I sat next to a frie ... 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