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Paris

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June 14th 2012
Paris. As we said before it was a gruweling trip. 21 Hours in all. We did snooze in the plane on the long stretch, but we were absolutely stuffed. Arrived at 6.30 in Paris landing at the Hotel at 7.30 a.m. The staff was really terrific, they made a room ready so we could move in. We had a week's washing to do because of the hundred procent humidity in Vietnam. We used the laundrette we had use ... 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