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Day 13

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October 2nd 2009
Today has been a very different day to what I have become used to so far on my travels. It started far too early last night when I awoke to hear a family of raccoons sniffing around my tent which was quite unsetling. My day proper started very pleasently with a spectacular ride along the coast on gently undulating roads which was great and the sun was shining which was even better. After abou ... read more

North America » United States » California

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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