Brooklyn street scene

August 31st 2013
Brooklyn, the most populous borough of NYC was originally a Dutch village called Breuckelen. In 1776 - six years after James Cook first sighted the coastline of NSW - the Battle of Brooklyn was the first battle fought following the Declaration of Independence as part of the American Revolutionary War. Moving right along, in 1883 the Brooklyn Bridge linked Long Island to Manhattan and Brooklyn rema ... 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

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Michelle & Kevin Cavanagh

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We started travelblogging in 2008 when, with the parenting responsibilities of six children long-gone, we (Michelle & Kevin) left home for a three months adventure during which time we spent some of the kids inheritance! Having always loved traveling, prior to our three months away six weeks has been the longest period we've been overseas and that was mostly with kids in tow. Now officially retired (well sort of) I think we'll be taking up this traveling lark with a vengeance! ... full info

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