View from our hotel window

Paris day 1

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April 26th 2016
What a LONG day. After getting minimal sleep on our flight Tripmaster General (Di) showed no mercy. Starting off the fun, they have a convenient train that runs from the airport to within a few blocks of our hotel. Sounds great right? Not today. The rail workers are on strike so it took us about 2 hours to make what should have been one. After dropping off our bags we went to grab a quick bite ... 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