PA070011

Day 20

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October 16th 2009
I awoke to a grey sky this morning which is quite a change to the past week or so, but the wind was calm which was a great sign so I was off. Keen to get some distance in before the wind picked up. Just in time for lunch the clouds broke and out came the sun which was great. The cost has become much calmer over the last 200km or so which is nice because it means sandy beaches but its not so spe ... 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