seattle

Arr in Seattle

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September 21st 2008
Arrived in Seattle after 24+ flight. Checked into Hotel at about 2pm Oz time. Good flight, apart from stinking tall bloke sitting next to us on plane, oh well. Seattle nice city. Damp, wet and foggy though. On the cruise boat now and heading to Alaska. Boat only seems half full which is good! Bye for now. ... read more

North America » United States » Washington » Seattle

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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