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How could I forget?

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September 5th 2009
Geo: 43.6044, 1.44295Brutal ... a 3-hour coughing fit last night, meaning I couldn't sleep until past 4 AM. My eyes are still pretty crusty, too. What's going on??? Showered, chiseled my eyes open, packed, and off to find breakfast. I saw a pretty yummy-looking pastry shop yesterday nearby, and ended up there. Having a few hours to kill before leaving, I wandered over to the centr ... 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