Hoover Dam

Day 46 - The calming effect...

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August 17th 2006
Up early to join our day trip tour to the Grand Canyon. On the way we took in sights of the awesome Hoover Dam and Joshua trees. But no photos or words could prepare you for the grand Grand Canyon. So much so it brought tears to Gemma's eyes, so emotional was it to see it for the first time. We were on the west side of the canyon, which allowed us to see the other side, being only a mile and ... 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