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The Streets of San Francisco

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July 7th 2008
San Francisco what a city! We took a cable car down to Fisherman's Wharf to Pier 39 a hot spot for tourists. Great shops and restaurants too! Got a ferry around the bay and then to Alcatraz wouldn't have liked to be a prisoner there although what a great idea to have a prison surrounded by water, Might suggest that to the Irish government. Had the most fabulous strawberry crepe for lunch and th ... read more

North America » United States » California » San Francisco

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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