Catacombs

Paris day 2

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April 27th 2016
This morning we had crepes for breakfast (Nutella/almond and ham/egg). We then made our way back to the catacombs. We arrived before it opened and the wait was not too bad. The catacombs are in an old limestone quarry far under the city of Paris. We had another tight spiral staircase deep into the ground. There were an unbelievable amount of bones stacked on the sides of the long hallways an amaz ... 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