Geoff on one of the Pompidou terraces

Arividerchi Paris

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June 7th 2012
Today we had to move out of our garret by eleven in the morning, so we all showered up (though not together) in our surprisingly forceful and surprisingly hot shower, and then carted our things over to Geoff's to stash for the day. To repay Geoff for his generous storage, we took him to brunch at the little cafe at the end of our street where we had our first meal in Paris and we all got croqu ... 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