Mel and New Orleans

Farewell New Orleans

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February 17th 2016
I am sitting in a airport after leaving New Orlens - at the same time as I left I had some sad news from home...my loyal gentle 3 legged cat Gypsy who has been by my side for 11 years passed away from kidney failure. So my heart is breaking on many levels and can't call home due to the time difference. I know this is supposed to be all about my last moments in New Orleans but that piece of news is ... 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