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Paris by (Speeding) Bus

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October 26th 2013
We had breakfast at the hotel this morning and then boarded our busses for the Paris tour. I got lots of pictures through the windows of the speeding bus. If I survive Paris traffic it will be a miracle! I thought places like San Francisco were crazy, but Paris has them beat. More about that later. We drove up the Champs Eleysee. I didn't realize it was the Rodeo Drive of Paris. Every high ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Neuilly-sur-Seine

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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