Ben and I in central park

New York

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January 31st 2008
Well we made it to the big apple! Flight was good, and quick, then got the super shuttle (shuttle of death) to our hotel! Here we woke up mum and dad for a late night chat and quick cuddle. Then we went to bed! The next day bright and early we went for breakfast at the diner downstairs, where manners were lost and straws were flicked - but the food was good! We spent the day with mum and dad shopp ... read more

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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