another view from the condo ( with another island in the background)

Maui

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December 4th 2007
We arrived at our condo on the west coast of Maui late yesterday, after flying in from Oahu. It's been pretty overcast, but as this was meant to be the relaxation part of the trip, it's not too much of a problem. You wouldn't know from the photos (other than the palm trees swaying a bit), but both nights we've had incredible winds - the windows have been shaking and the surf has been cras ... 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