Alcatraz from the hostel

Foggy Frisco

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January 3rd 2009
San Francisco lived up to its reputation. When I arrived it was foggy and wet. But it was lovely with the old buildings appearing out of the mist. I liked San Franciso straight away. Then the hostel looked very interesting, right on the harbour but I couldn't see if there was a view. I was in a large dorm with men of all ages. That night I could hear the foghorns of the ships in the Bay but ... 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