San Luis Rey Mission

Letter from America

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September 12th 2009
My 6-month stay in Shanghai was thrilling, but one thing I really missed was "greenery" and blue skies. How wonderful it was, then, to return to the U.S. West this past summer! It's such a beautiful part of the country, as I hope the photos of landscapes I took will illustrate. You will also see some "cityscapes", as well as quite a few photos of friends and relations. As it turned out, I ... 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