Fourth of July

Fourth of July

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July 4th 2008
Wow....we are counting down the hours instead of the days now until we leave. It's the Fourth of July and we are having a BBQ. Ribs, corn on the cob and BBQ Beans are on the menu today. We are still packing some things and getting everything ready for our trip tomorrow. I pick up the rental car in the morning and then we load it up. ... read more

North America » United States » Washington » Olympia

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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