last saturday it was rainy and early when i was downtown and in the place de la comedie. not many people were around, so i was finally comfortable taking out my camera and being touristy. here is the tram and the opera house in the background.

i've baked three things here, but nobody eats what i make except me...

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February 13th 2007
for the past week, i've stayed in town and done a few things, but nothing incredibly photo-worthy. it is true that all of my surroundings are beautiful and picturesque, but it has rained on and off a lot of the week, making picture-taking an impractical task at times. i am starting to gain some knowledge in my classes at paul valéry's institute for foreign students, where all of my classes are, b ... 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