Carolyn at Seafarer's Memorial

Homer Alaska

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August 1st 2012
As I mentioned we went to Homer yesterday and to the Homer Spit. As I said, the spit is a narrow piece of land extending into Kachemak Bay. All along the road that goes down the middle of the spit are restaurants, fishing charter businesses and little shops. The large docks are also there. I am attaching a picture of the fishing boats at the dock. In the background of the picture, the town ... 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