Air New Zealand 747-400

Trip of Giants - CHC-AKL-LAX-PDX-Alabany, OR

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July 15th 2010
The toilet cleaning man waddles into the men's muttering a monotone to himself. He is about six feet tall, 60ish, overweight and plump like the Americans can be, with a dull look in his eyes. He efficiently sprays and wipes the counter and mirrors, collects discarded hand paper from the bins without changing the plastic bag. The toilets are full of water. Like a small lake under your bum. I ca ... 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