Snow Lake

Final Spain preparations, and a hike

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August 30th 2009
Spain Prep Making my list, and checking it twice to insure I can just do carry-on luggage for this trip. Usually I take twice the clothing I need, don't wear half of it, and end up wondering why the heck I brought half the stuff. I am working hard to make sure I do *not* do that this time. Hard habit to break, I keep wanting to throw more things in. I have to remember: it is Spain! Th ... 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