Distant view of Half Dome

Wednesday 21st September

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September 22nd 2016
Today was a 100 mile drive from Mammoth lakes to Yosemite National Park. Firstly we had to put yet more fuel into Ellie, she certainly is a thirsty girl and we didn't want to run out going over Tioga Pass. As we swung out of the petrol station there was an almighty bang, crash and high pitched beep from behind inside the van. What the bleep bleep was that!!! Luckily it was only the smoke alarm fal ... 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