Summer Cottages

Uninterrupted view of the Ocean. Nice.

September 21st 2009
We arrived in Newport, Rhode Island, on the 19th September and the first thing we did was to ogle at the mansions or “Summer Cottages” that put Newport on the map. There is a great Cliff Walk, allowing us plebs to gaze on the magnificence of the opulent palaces, kindly built by the wealthy owners. It’s clearly marked that the walk is 3.5 miles but the heat must have been affecting us as we f ... 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

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Round the World Wanderings

Chris and Lisa

Hi All. Fed up with working all the hours only for the taxman to take most of it away so we have decided to do what we have always dreamed about and take off round the world. We are currently planning our trip and have been inspired by all the great bloggs on here, thanks. We are looking to leave in Sept 2009 and travel first to the USA. I have visited many times but mainly for work, now is the time to see it for real. Then onto New Zealand to meet family, some for the first time, and see that beautiful country. Next Australia to catch up with some 'old' friends - Diane and Richard ... full info

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