Despacio, despacio .... a trip through several states of the USA - Pre-trip musings
November 22nd 2012 T minus 2 days, decision made to blog the next trip. This trip is to the USA. 1 month starting in Chicago, then Michigan (Spring Lake), then Florida (Lake Louisa, Miami), then Mexico - Ixtapa Pacifica, Zihuatanejo (Club Med- I know, i know- it's not really Mexico - don't judge me!!!!), then finally San Francisco (to see number 2 son) before arriving home on Xmas Eve, phew.
First hurdle-
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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more 
