Along the River L'Ill

Strasbourg, France

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July 15th 2015
I moved into my small apartment yesterday, Wednesday, just in time for another heat wave. The sun hit the front windows early this morning, and heated the place up pretty early, so I'm back at my hotel where there is air conditioning. Timing is everything, right? Sometimes you lose and sometimes you win. I'm keeping my stuff at the apartment, and will have dinner and breakfast there. ... read more

Europe » France » Alsace

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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