Gare de l'Est

Day 6 Brugge To Berlin – 3 Trains

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December 7th 2013
This afternoon and evening was a big long train trip. I got my first train from Bruges to Brussels, and then my second train to Paris Gare de l’Est. I wandered around the station until it was time to board my third train. I took this photo during my wanders around the station – it was on it’s way to Strasbourg. And my third train was an overnight train to Berlin. Somewhere along the ... 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