So Much to See 01

So Much to See

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March 12th 2006
Geo: 48.8566, 2.35097Sunny, blue sky, but still cold outside. Walked to the metro station to buy a ticket, there were no attendants so I used the ticket machine- which ate my credit card and didn't give me a ticket in return!! I was pissed off. Called mum and asked her to ring up the bank and cancel my card. Then headed to the Musee National du Moyen Age, which was full of heaps of old stuff ... read more

Europe » 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