Trying to Get a Grip

Day 1: Coast to Coast and Across the Atlantic

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October 19th 2010
Max: I read on one website that one should start planning a trip to England about 6 months in advance. The lady was wrong—8 months would be preferable: really , really preferable. We had about 3 weeks to plan, so by the time that Caitlin and I had our basic plan in place, our really very, very, basic plan, it was time to get on the airplane. London, England we are flying to see you via Virg ... 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