Up the hill looking down

Arrival in Nice, France

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September 25th 2013
Now I know how it feels to be in a place where you can't say even the simplest things, like "where's the bathroom," and if you could, you wouldn't understand their answer if they weren't pointing. I feel really stupid! Thank goodness Anita has mastered a few phrases, and most of the stores and restaurants speak and understand English. Very humbling. Nice is beautiful and looks a ... read more

Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur » Nice

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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