Stephen and Lincoln Monument

Yes Mr President - Washington DC

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February 16th 2009
It was time to hit the road again and head down the east coast - next stop Washington DC It was a little like Canberra but bigger. We caught a "Megabus" downfrom New York to Washington and arrived 4 hours later. It was actually a really comfortable bus ride and was cheaper than the Greyhound buses. A week before I left London I made a rule - whenever we’re on a double decker bus, we must sit ... 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