Hollywood

California here we come

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January 2nd 2011
We flew into Los Angeles and it was raining heavily. We were quite unlucky because it hardly ever rains in California! We did a tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills where all the movie stars live. The houses were nice but we think we are very lucky to live in the Cotswolds. We went shopping on Rodeo Drive where a shirt costs $700 and dad wanted a watch but mum said no because it was $20,000! ... read more

North America » United States » California » Los Angeles » Santa Monica

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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