A View from atop the Gateway Arch

July 3rd 2009
Another first for me was to take the train on an interstate trip. We took the Amtrakfrom Chicago Union Station to St. Louis Gateway Station (STL). I was looking forward to a scenic 5-hour trip, but there was not really much to see except for the Silver Cross Field at Joliet and the lush greens. We arrived at STL at noon and that's when the view got interest ... 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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I believe that the world is a beautiful place no matter how bad the daily news gets. I want to see the world with my own two eyes and meet people from all walks of life. I weave big dreams but I find joy in the simplest of things - the blueness of the sky, the cry of a helpless baby, the sound of the waves crashing against a rocky coastline, tea, bread, and 70% chocolate! I believe in the circle of life and that what I do today may somehow make a difference in this world we share.I am a young IT professional and I feel blessed for having the opportunity to see parts of the world... full info

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