we made it to the top

Day 18

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May 20th 2013
We did not get to sleep the night before until midnight or so, we walked the streets of Paris, - our Hotel is in the Latin Quarter, - and we walked up to the Seine where we took the picture of the Notre Dame by night, in the distance. It was unbelievably busy,all the little streets were lined with restaurants and cafes with waiters standing outside trying to pull people into their restaurants. ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

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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