Getting Packed

3 Days till leaving

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January 1st 2008
Hello Friends and Family! We will be leaving on our trip in 3 days (Thursday the 4th of Jan) and today is Heather's last day of work before we leave. We've been saying goodbye to as many friends as possible but it seems that it's now crunch-time and won't get to see everyone we'd like. It's been bitter sweet saying goodbye to our friends at work or elsewhere. At the same time, it's getting e ... 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