North America » United States » Texas » Austin 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
Grew up in Texas of Czech descent, went to college for a degree in Computer Science and worked for the Alaska Pipeline, Louisiana Offshore oil port, and finally NASA. Traveled extensively in the USA and have seen every state except MInesota and North Dakota. Am currently "retired" and working 50 hours a week building our home in Smithville Texas.
My cousin is going to Italy in June and I am trying to create a blog they can use to keep notes on their vacation.... full info