No escape in rough waters

San Francisco

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December 30th 2010
Day 32 Long lie in after the journey and then set off in search of the best view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Local buses were found to be the best method of getting around and only cost $2 each per trip regardless of how long. We were going to the end of the line so 40 minute trips were really great value. With one of these buses we got up to the Presidio, which used to be a military camp (enorm ... read more

North America » United States » California

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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