Europe 2014 - off again!! 20140809_151244

Europe 2014 - off again!!

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August 11th 2014
Bon Jour! Day 1: We have a lovely apartment at the Citadines in a very lovely central spot across from the river Seine. What an amazing place the Seine is with it's restaurants, pop up shops on the pavements, kids areas with games painted on the grounds, e.g. hopscotch and many other games I've never seen before but look intriguing. There are some buskers, and oh, the padlocks locked onto ... 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