St Patricks Day

Hello from DC

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March 15th 2007
Hello thats me in Washington now. The hostel is clean and friendly. They have internet access but only about two machines work and they are always really busy. Cool big widescreen TV in the lounge that always has the basketball on. Room is ok but a bit cramped, four of us in it. Been to see the White House, The Lincoln Memorial, WW2 memorial, The Capitol Building and the Library of Congress wh ... read more

North America » United States » District of Columbia » Washington

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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