Little Lighthouse along the way

On the Boat

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October 9th 2008
Although this is certainly not Two Years Before the Mast, I’ll be quite ready to get off this boat tomorrow. The ferry ride has certainly been very comfortable, too comfortable even. This thing has internet, which I’ll admit is fairly awesome. It is not the fastest connection, but it is better than any connection I’ve experienced on much larger, luxuriously appointed cruise ships. We've ... 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