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WestCoast Story

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August 2nd 2009
West London to the West Coast Our apartment is in downtown Kirkland, a "chi chi" (American expression meaning "twee but in a posh way") suburb across Lake Washington from Seattle. If we lean out of the balcony and crane our necks, we can actually see the Lake. The yearly Sea Fair is on this weekend, which involves the Blue Angels (much like the Red Arrows. But blue, obviously) doing ... 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