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Buffer day in New York City

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June 23rd 2009
Update from Jack: After yesterday's pleasant trip on the Megabus, we arrived in New York City and met up with my sister Alice and her husband Morgan. They have been wonderful hosts for our buffer day before we leave for Peru. We spent last night drinking tasty summer beverages and playing board games (one of Morgan's passions). This morning we walked around Park Slope, Brooklyn. We found the Ch ... 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