ALL PACKED AND READY TO GO December 2nd 2005 The past two days have seen a flurry of last-minute-before-the-trip activitiy. I've actually been packed for a week (although I did make a few changes this morning) -- the three photos accompanying this entry illustrate how I'm trying to pack more lightly from now on.
Other than cramming all of my "necessities" in one carry-on-approved combination rolling dufflebag/backpack plus a messenger ... read more
North America » United States » New Mexico » Albuquerque 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