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Paris Day 3

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September 8th 2016
Paris – Day 3 Left early for Versailles. Pick up was late due to traffic jam at the end of the street. Large truck just stops in the middle of the road of unload about 5 pellets of beverage. All converging streets come to a halt… tooting, yelling etc. Seemed to be of no concern the truck driver who just went about his business. Picked up two other couples, one couple from Phoenix, who were st ... 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