USA and Canada Trip 009 (1379)

Boston

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April 26th 2010
Had the slowest morning getting things sorted and finally left about half 11. I waited so long for the bus but got to Harvard. I got lunch then had an hour until the tour so just pottered about. Harvard has a lot of spires - mostly on buildings which used to be churches and some which still are. Harvard is a pretty and relaxing places. I loved the feel of the place. It reminded me a lot of C ... read more

North America » United States » Massachusetts » Boston

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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