A couple of locals

Alcatraz

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April 29th 2008
Day 37-Alcatraz Can't wait to get going today even if is to early. We were soon down the dock with tickets in hand and awaiting the departure of yet another cruise but not before we put something in our bellies. Once at Alcatraz we received a safety briefing about the nesting seagulls which were protected and about the very steep incline we needed to walk to reach the top of the compound (This ... 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