Hanouma Bay

Hawaiian Heaven

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August 29th 2008
Aloha from Hawaii! Hawaii was a bit of a surprise really. Wasn't expecting too much so I was pleasantly surprised. We stayed in Waikiki on the island of Oahu which is the most touristy part of Hawaii but also the easiest to get around. Waikiki beach was beautiful with the crystal clear water and palm trees. We lazed by the beach after our near 24 hour sojourn from Sydney via Fiji which was bliss a ... 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