Patara Elephant Farm

A final look back over our Asian trip

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August 31st 2013
We've been home for a couple of days, and just about got over the jet lag. Things are gradually reverting to normal, but I don't think any of us will quickly forget the time we spent in Asia. It was the trip of a lifetime. I loved every moment of it (except perhaps the 3 hour plane delay in Bangkok), and am so glad we made it happen. And the kids and I owe an especially big thank you to Sa ... 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