Santa Monica pier

Down and out in beverly hills

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March 2nd 2009
We arrived at London Heathrow at 6:30 after a 5am start, courtesy of Bob, Hannah's dad. The Virgin check in area was sleek and modern, like a 1950s spaceport. You scan your ticket and passport at one of many automated machines then weigh your bags after printing out passes, you still have to go to the desk so the whole process feels a bit redundant. The 10hr flight was pretty bad, seatbelt lights ... 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