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Freebie - though I didn't go into the Louvre this time, I snapped this shot through a window. In the bottom right hand corner is a set of sculptures that is one of my favourites in the whole place. I remember that it was supposed to be four soldiers being held prisoner. For some reason, it reminds me of Rodin's "Burghers of Calais". Which rerminds me, next time in Paris I need to go to the Rodin museum's garden and have a picnic!

Soul sucker

September 14th 2009
Geo: 48.8566, 2.35097The last day of the trip ... sigh ... like most other trips, it started the same way as other final days - with me crying and screaming like a little baby, and the hostel staff having to drag me out of bed and throw me out into the streets. Luckily for me, I was able to sneak back in and have some breakfast.Crappy croissants, ok coffee, cereal, bread, etc ... nothing spec ... 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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