Eiffel Tower

May 30th 2011
Geo: 48.8566, 2.35097Our morning went well with checking out of our hotel and getting to the train station to board a train bound for Paris. The train station was very modern, not like the others we have been seeing the last two weeks. The halls were lined with shops and restaurants. It was more like an airport though. We had to check into a certain area. Our baggage was scanned as were we. ... read more

Europe » France

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

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Richard Ostrowski

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My job experience involved work in the construction and design area for highway transportation, working 32 years with MDOT and the past 13 years as Senior project Engineer with SME. After 45 years of work in various capacities providing geotechnical evaluation, road construction, and construction materials quality assurance testing I recently started a new phase of my life in retirement. My interests now revolve around more family activities, my six grand children,traveling and cycling.I have completed two cross country biking tours from Pacific to Atlantic and bicycle touring through 40... full info

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