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Enormous cathedrals

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September 4th 2014
Geo: 49.311, -0.35553 Well, we left good old Sacramento on time and arrived in Dallas early. We had a 4 hour layover until our departure for Paris. Just before boarding, they said that something was wrong with the plane and they were attempting to fix it. I saw a guy with a can of WD-40 and a big hammer, working on the flaps. After an hour they decided that everything was OK and we were ... 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