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Are these the souvenirs I left behind?
Last week’s blog talked about some of the things we have brought home from Paris. But I have also left behind many fascinating and varied things. I have photos of some, but even when I don’t, their memories are still … Continue reading
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Tagged Annie Oakley, Buffalo Bill, Canadian Niagara Power Company, Covering Niagara, Eiffel's Tower, Empires of Light, flea markets, G. Dumont-Lespine, Gustave Eiffel, Jill Jonnes, Mes Recettes de Cuisine electrique, Paul Gaugin, Porte de Vanves, Remi Flachard, Roland Godard, rue du Bac, Tir de salon, Ville de Malakoff
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