Chillis at the Pier

US of A

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May 17th 2009
US - The start! The trip from Vancouver Island to Seattle was fine. We checked in for the clipper Catamaran trip an hour early, as requested and our entry through Immigration was processed politely and efficiently. As we are now registered with iris scans and fingerprints, it will be easier for us next time. However the arrival at Seattle was farcical. We waited on the boat until all passengers ... read more

North America » United States

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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