Manistee MI

Departure from Manistee, Michigan

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October 30th 2008
Today, the trip physically gets start. In a way, it started months ago, maybe even longer. I am sitting at the Manistee Airport. Manistee is a town even smaller than Traverse City, and it is a bit of a random place to depart from. The terminal is a very new building with comfy couches, huge windows, free wifi, a lovely clear (windy) fall day, the sun is streaming into the waiting area. ... read more

North America » United States » Michigan

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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