View of sunset over mountains from the top of the stands

Day 9: Denver

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July 14th 2011
This morning woke and had breakfst whilst more closely admiring the apartment, and in particular the geniuine Picasso and Matisse on the wall. We then headed into town. First stop was the Tattered Cover bookshop, where we pend a while sniggering at the witchcraft/horoscope/spirituality section. A short free bus trip along 16th St mall took us to the Colorado State Capitol Building and surround ... 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