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Paris

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June 9th 2012
My toe is bleeding - we walk so much on our first day in Paris that my feet actually bled! Day one start with the Lourve which took us about 3 hours to see a minimum number of things. the kids were very impressed that the audiogiudes were the latest Nintendo 3ds's. We then walked to the Champs-Elysees. It pour rain as we tried to hide under trees - without much success. As the rain cleared we ... 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