Self portrait at the beach

Needham, Massachusetts

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August 13th 2008
Let’s see, what has happened the last few days… I think Aug 10 and 11 were two of the most miserable riding days yet. I got rained on pretty good both days, and I knew from the start of my trip that my gloves and boots are not waterproof. And since both are leather, they soak up the water pretty well. I didn’t really want to pack another set of waterproof gloves and boots since they take ... read more

North America » United States » Massachusetts » Boston

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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