Inside Alcatraz

Rat Race Escapees from Alcatraz

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September 4th 2006
We're going to make this one short and snappy as we were not in San Fran long and, to be honest, we were fairly non plussed! We checked into our hostel to find that we had an en suite private room. What a luxury - an unaccompanied shower! We did all the touristy stuff; Golden Gate Bridge, trams, sea lions on the pier and Alcatraz. Alcatraz was a great experience, really well done with ear ... 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