Rainbow

The Land of Aloha

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March 31st 2009
From the gorgeous beaches to the mountains, Hawaii is just as beautiful as I had imagined. I am struck by the brilliance of the colors. Even the rainbows are more vibrant here than ones I've seen at home. Driving along the side of the mountains is incredible, even humbling. Their large scale and abundant foliage are really stunning. The beaches on Oahu are beautiful, of course, and there is a ... 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