Sally, Abbe and Robyn at Winterthur in Delaware

Relaxing in Downingtown

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August 1st 2007
At Paris airport on 27th July the queue for our flight to Philadelphia was huge. They had an "overbooked situation" and offered US$300, accommodation at the airport and meal vouchers to anyone who would take the flight the next morning. We were tempted but decided to go ahead with the flight. After our 8.5 hour flight from Paris we were greeted by huge queues at the immigration and customs chec ... read more

North America » United States » Pennsylvania

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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