On the subway to Union Station

Heading out

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August 26th 2008
An early rise, and despite having packed the car the night before, last minute packing. An emotional child slowed us down but we finally squeezed into the car and drove the short distance to the subway where we got the practice the luggage balancing act. We made it to Union Station. The train was great-cold but great. Joshua loved it. Crossing the Niagara River was a thrill. It's a long way ... 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