Isabel in silhouette, Musee D'Orsay

Good-bye Versailles, G'day D'Orsay.

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July 9th 2015
Who would have thought that cows would be my enduring memory of today? Amongst other lovely things of course, but I keep thinking about the cows. This morning dawned bright and sunny. Apparently the cool snap is over and it is going to be gorgeous for the next week or so. We, however, won't be here that long, and are starting to feel that our remaining time in France is too short. Greedy, aren' ... read more

Europe » 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