Nokomis Beach

Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous

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June 18th 2007
An early departure and an 8 hour flight later Claire, Mark (Claire's boyfriend) and I (the 3rd wheel) arrived in Sanford, Florida - to a sweltering heat of about 30C. We learnt straight away not to be nice to customs as obviously a friendly kiwi smile and hello automatically qualifies you to be declined entrance to the USA until you have had your luggage scanned. Once outside, and in the hire car ... 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