Me with Mario, owner of the Rio Grande

Day of Relaxation

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January 28th 2008
As yesterday was a long travel day and I didn't get much sleep, we got a late start on the day and didn't do much. Gary took me to the best Mexican restaurant in Austin - Rio Grande. He knows the owner, Mario, and we were treated right. I ordered some stuffed chicken dish (stuffed with Monterey Jack Cheese and mushrooms) served with rice and guacamole. It was snackin'! After dinner, we cruised ... 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