Abe enjoying one of the many art works at The Louvre

Bonjour from Paris!

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May 17th 2012
Bonjour from Paris! We have arrived safely after a looooooong flight with China Eastern Airlines. I shouldn't complain much, because they were cheap, punctual, and delivered our baggage without a hitch through three stopovers. Hooray China Eastern! We arrived in Paris early on Thursday morning, about 6.30am and managed to negotiate Immigration without a problem. After the incident we had at th ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France

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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