Empire State Building

Back in America

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September 23rd 2008
We landed in Newark, New Jersey on the afternoon of May 24th. After six months of traveling, Alex and I were very tired, and very broke. Both of us were looking forward to some serious couch time. We spent the next month or so relying on the excellent hospitality of Alex's dad Dean, and his wonderful wife Jennifer, eating their food, drinking their wine, and sleeping in their basement. We coul ... read more

North America » United States » Oregon » Portland

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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