The Rock

THE ROCK

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October 29th 2009
After breakfast we walked to pier 33 ready fro the ferry to 'THE ROCK'(Alcatraz, Devil's Island). Sun was shinning again, not so much to miss about Pontnewydd when the weather is so fine!! The ferry journey was great and the views were even better, we had a good look of The Golden Gate, and approach to Alcatraz was chilling. Once docked we had a briefing, then set off. First port was a projection ... 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