Eiffel tower

Paris in the rain

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June 12th 2018
Victims of the strike action by the French railway workers, here we sit in Paris patiently waiting for a train to Orleans. The 11:35 train was canceled, now we are hoping the 12:51 will run. Fortunately the coffee shop serving chocolate croissants is doing a roaring trade. The Paris 7’s was great fun. Canadian women finished 3rd and the men 4th. England came 2nd losing to South Africa in the fi ... read more

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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