HAWAIIAN COOT

The Big Island begins

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January 3rd 2022
SUNDAY Thoughts of attending a local church went out the window as the day dawned beautifully sunny. We drove about 45 min south to snorkel at “Two Step,” so named because of the rocky entry. We drove a back windy and narrow way, filled with fascinating housing – some gorgeous, some more like trash dumps, found parking for $5 at an enterprising local’s property, and spent an amazing 2 hou ... 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