Mountains Rising!

Christmas in Coastal California

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December 25th 2005
Please Note: The following post was meant to be uploaded on Christmas night, but we were unable to find a signal between the ocean and the mountains. Our second morning at Hotel La Rose was as picturesque as the first. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast, with a miniature evergreen as our centerpiece. After packing our things, we bid farewell to Janet and Gustavo, who despite working Christ ... read more

North America » United States » California » Fort Bragg

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more