Paul with a local inhabitant

Day 36 - Bus to Albuquerque

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January 9th 2006
As the train system is in steady decline there is no train to Albuquerque, but our rail pass includes free connecting transport with Greyhound. The bus was like a crap school bus, no leg room, no curtains and it smelt funny. Not a patch on Mexican 1st and 2nd class coaches. I'm glad we are travelling by rail here! Albuquerque was freezing. Not what we were used to so far on our trip. However we ... read more

North America » United States » New Mexico » Albuquerque

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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