Whale watching boat

First week in the USA! Calais, Bangor & Portland.

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September 4th 2011
We walked over the very short bridge, set our phones back an hour and walked into the customs building next to the road on the other side with much apprehension. Thankfully we were greeted with "Hi!" "Hello!" "Come on in!" by the 3 US border security guards inside. Their first question was "Where are you going?" To which I answered "......America...?" much to their amusement. Not really sure what ... read more

North America » United States » Maine » Portland

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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