Cherry blossoms of spring

Back in DC for the cherry blossoms

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April 14th 2007
I'm back in Washington, DC, in time for the spectacular cherry blossoms! My first thought this morning -- I can get a good cup of hot coffee! I don't have to drink bottle water any more! India is SO different from any other country I've ever been to and nothing at all like China. My head is swirling with thoughts and memories of India and Nepal that will take me weeks, if not months, to process ... 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