Our Group at the Mall

Washington DC

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April 14th 2006
The bus journey from Richmond to Washington was again not very eventful! This trip was just over two hours long as it was the express coach. The driver was very ridged in manner but friendly enough. We walked to the hostel as it was only 9 blocks on the map. However, the pavements here are hazardous, as so uneven, and I am pulling my bag around on a trolley (unfortunately my back is not strong ... read more

North America » United States » District of Columbia » Washington

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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