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In Search of Whales
Officially heading north to find whales, we were up with the cows at six, and on the road at seven. In just a few minutes we were crossing the border into Quebec. We had no trouble once the customs guard understood why we stayed on a farm last night. Wound our way through little towns…
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Farms, Friends, and Sprinter Repair
Rouses Point is where northeastern New York meets Quebec. Customs meets trains here for clearance in and out of both countries. I peaked in the windows of the station, then decided to move on since it is only open when trains are expected. Surprised by a pick-up truck rolling into the parking lot I was…
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Adirondack Weekend
So it turned out that Fern Lake is a good place to test out our new lens. Two of the three days over the holiday weekend presented perfect weather with all sorts of winged visitors. Whiteface mountain is the peak with rock slides on the left. Downhill skiing competitions were held here during the both…
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Fixes and a Better Ferry Experience
Coming back to the van after a day on the mountain, we noticed drips from the holding tank again. We cleaned it out in Vermont yesterday at a municipal waste facility and thought the problem was solved. From Mt Washington we drove to three places hoping to find a new valve. The third place had…
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Mount Washington Cog Railway
Forty-five overnight was a tad chilly, but worth it to be ready to ride the rails. Boondocking here, we were toasty warm after running the built-in propane heat. Our camping spot overlooked the engine & car shops. The engine house is served by a transfer table instead of a turntable. Only one other rig was…
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Covered Bridges and Country Stores
From Maryland, we meandered northeast through Pennsylvania. Looking for an easy spot to park for lunch, we pulled off at Premise Maid Chocolates in Maxatawny, PA. Making lunch in the van before going into the store was a good idea. We found some tasty desserts and bought some fudge for later. The fudge was okay,…