Hanging out in Hume

We left behind the memories of Mike’s “Glory Days” (cue Springsteen song) and passed by the largest roll of Lifesavers.  Then parked on a street corner to observe an awesome […]

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Hanging out in Nova Scotia

After a few days of tourist fun in Halifax, we were ready to get out of the city. Our first stop was a community lobster supper at St. Anne’s Church. […]

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Motor story; Bostig. A post by Mike!

Back in 2010 we were in the same position as many Vanagon owners. We had begun to experience issues with the stock rebuild and we’re looking for something more reliable. […]

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Bay of Fundy area

Our arrival was uneventful. We did not even arouse enough suspicion for a search at the border. But he did ask if we had pepper spray, and I could answer […]

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Pennsylvania- chocolate, family and friendship!

 We spent our first night in Pennsylvania camped very near Three Mile Island.  Mike thought it was funny that this elaborate evacuation plan was posted near our campsite.  Fortunately we […]

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Virginia- man caves, battlefields and ponies!

Virginia- The arrival to Virginia was rainy. We seem to be hauling the rain clouds with us. Our first night was at Fairy Stone State Park. (You will have to […]

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Where have they been?

The answer to “Where have they been?” is almost as interesting as “Where are they going?”  Here is a little graphic to indicate the places we have been thus far. […]

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Kentucky (by way of Tennessee)

After the VW show we started towards Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. Our first geocache grab was at the quirky Wigwam Motel  in Tennessee. Then we crossed into Kentucky.   […]

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Florida finale’

We whipped around the tip of the peninsula and had an amazing time!  Our toes got stuck in the sand for several days in The Keys.  And then we dashed […]

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Front tool boxes for storage and safety

There are some unique features added to the front of our van. These items evolved over time into what you see here. And they may continue evolving by the time […]

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A brief visit to Baton Rouge

We stopped through Baton Rouge to check out the USS Kidd, Navy Destroyer.  Mike does love his military history!  This one is floating in the Mississippi River.       […]

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Swamp tour= the Atchafalaya

While in the area of the Atchafalaya Swamp, there are a few things that really cannot be missed.  Since we already took care of a few of those things, we […]

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In the Louisiana swamps and bayous!

We drove out of Texas and started to see sunshine!  Finally the skies had some blue and we could open a few windows.  It took us over three weeks to […]

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The end of Texas (for us)

Texas The sun has riz. The sun has set. And here we is. In Texas yet. This little ditty pretty much sums up our experience in Texas.  When the sun […]

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Houston, it’s a wrap!

We spent our last few days in Houston meeting some great people, eating some good food and seeing some interesting places.  Here are a few of our highlights! Among the Tex-Mex […]

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