Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon - a lucky break

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December 22nd 2012
Helicopter flights had been cancelled for a few days due to bad weather but when we woke up on Sunday it was clear blue skies so our driver picked us up to head for the airport helipad. After a safety video all seven passengers got into the helicopter, 6 behind the pilot and 1 up front. It was a tight squeeze but we all buckled up and donned headsets, Sue of course had to sit facing the direction ... 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