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Paris 3

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April 14th 2015
Good news! I rebooted my iPad and was then able to transfer photos from the camera again. Whew! So I will start with the picture of my French meal from last night (see picture). This morning I walked along the Seine River to the Orsay Museum. It is about a mile from my hotel. I got in line and waited about half an hour to get in. The Orsay houses the Impressionists, probably my favorite genre of a ... 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