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Category: Road trips

Road trips

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Ferries, bridges, tunnels – and cops (2012.3)

May 3, 2013 Derek Green Road trips

As the Little Beast (LB) rolls off the Cedar Island ferry we can see that this part of North Carolina[…]

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Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA , 2010

May 3, 2013 Derek Green North America, Road trips

As we listen to the busy kitchen sounds in the next room, we’re getting itchy feet, keen to attack the[…]

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From Carolina to Carolina (2012.2)

May 2, 2013 Derek Green North America, Road trips

Heading to Georgetown, South Carolina and I’m reminded of the James Taylor song that goes “In my mind I’m goin’[…]

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From the Holy Land to the Big Apple (2012.1)

May 2, 2013 Derek Green North America, Road trips

As I roll along, carefully winding away from the El Monte RV hire depot, I’m warmed by the sight of[…]

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