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Downtown today...& Helicopter flight OMG

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April 19th 2012
Had checked the weather and looked good so reserved my helicopter flight over Manhattan. Managed (again!) to use the subway to get to Downtown South Ferry and to find the right Pier that the helicopters operate from. Nerves started to build. Wondered if it would live up to my expectations as this event was high on my 'must do' list and of course is on my Bucket List. Got there way too ... read more

North America » United States » New York

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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