Texas ranch from the train window

Day 34 - Train to El Paso

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January 7th 2006
Another 10 hour journey on the train through a barren landscape of desert, rocks and ranches. We arrived in El Paso late in the day and headed for the only hostel in town, located in the Gardner Hotel. This place is straight out of the history books, a 1930's hotel which still had all the original fittings and old worldy feel, it was cool. ... read more

North America » United States » Texas » El Paso

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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