Las Vegas Sign

Leaving Las Vegas

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October 15th 2010
Woke up at about 7, packed our stuff, checked out and put our bags in the car. Headed back into the casino for a last gamble - which Scott lost 7 bucks and I pulled out the 5 I put in. Grabbed brekky at the same place as the previous day then headed out to see the famous Welcome to Vegas sign. It is that much of a tourist attraction that they have a car park in the middle of the road for it!! T ... 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