Going for a dip in the pond

Unexpected night in Miami

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July 4th 2009
My flight from Heathrow to Miami was delayed so I missed my connection to Guayaquil. I was informed that the next flight to Guayaquil was at the same time the next day so I had to stay overnight in the Marriot at the expense of Virgin airlines... imagine my disappointment! I ate some delicious ceviche (traditional South American fish dish) at the hotel restaurant and then took a taxi to South B ... 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