Joy stands watch.

Sunday, June 17

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June 17th 2007
Happy Father’s Day! We started out of Smuggler’s Cove under an overcast sky and awakening seas. By noon, the seas had risen to 2-4 foot swells, the sky had cleared and the sun was shining, and we saw two whales! They were as beautiful as those National Geographic photos say they are. On the downside, Harry spent the last half of the day struggling (and losing) with sea sickness. He was able ... read more

North America » United States

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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