Space needle

Seattle, Washington

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September 12th 2006
We got really really lucky in Seattle: blue skies, sun shining... we heard that is exceptional here! We managed to figure out how the bus system worked so we didn't have to drive. First stop: The Public Market. This is a very special place.... they sell all kinds of fresh seafood, humongous crabs, meat and beautiful flowers. We were impressed by the liveliness of it. We probably would shop there e ... read more

North America » United States » Washington » Seattle

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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