Empire State Building

Live blogging in the USA

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December 6th 2009
Finished unpacking and had a long shower. Then we went out in search of breakfast. Didn’t have to look too far, there is a Fresh and Co just next door with a huge range of things to choose from. I ended up with a wholewheat bagel and peanut butter. Roy had blueberry pancakes. The coffee was weak, but hot. After breakfast we came back to the hotel to regroup and plan our day. All signs o ... 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