Johan Ramakers

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Day 4 – Home on the Range, Don’t Get Skunked in Texas

Day 4, 03/16/16  – Miles, and miles, and miles across Texas on US 271 and US 82 are the easiest most pleasant routes to travel. I can only wish that all roads would be this relaxing. However be mindful that the speed limits are set very high at 75 but most of the vehicles are going …

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Day 3 – It’s Flooding in Louisiana

Day 3 – Woke up early, met Han in the breakfast room, had some coffee and tried to find something to eat but it was quite literally the worst breakfast layout that I have ever seen. Oatmeal was the best choice. Many cups of coffee later, we were packed and out the door. Weather alarm …

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Day 2 – Between Alabama and the Mississippi

Day 2 – 03/14/16 Hotel Hint: if at all possible choose a room on the top floor, west side of the hotel with two beds. Two beds may not be the most romantic of ideas, you can always snuggle when you want, then climb in your own bed and try to get a great nights …

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Day 1 – Starting Our Way Up to Seattle, WA

Day 1  03/13/16, we set out on our trek across the US. I am seriously excited to be left to our own devices, timeline and open to enjoy any unexpected sights or adventures. It is freeing to roam while on our way to Washington State. We are trying to stay off the interstates, as they …

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A Birthday Trip to Tampa

Friday 02/26/16 Friday 02/26/16, we woke up to the delicious scent of breakfast. Scrambled eggs with mushrooms and cheese, toast and fruit. How we are spoiled by our dear friends Jack and Sharon. Thanks guys. Drew picked us up before 11:00am, to drive down to Brandon FL to surprise Cody (5th child, almost 29 years …

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Back on Amelia Island

Monday 02/22/16 We will be back in Fernandina tomorrow. The thought after these almost 6 weeks of travel made me lay awake for a long time last night. Besides my wonderful friends and family, who I love dearly, there is nothing else pulling me back and nothing that I miss.  Is that weird? I just feel one …

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Completing the Florida Coastline

SUNDAY 02/21/16 Everyone woke up kinda somber. We busied ourselves with breakfast and packing the vehicles. Donna and I will always be friends, but the past few days was not what I had expected or overly enjoyed. It was just one long awkward weekend. Han and I decided taking 98 (the coastline road) would be …

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Destin Florida: Meeting up with Donna

FRIDAY 02/19/16 FRIDAY – was a laze around sleep in morning, Han brought me coffee in bed, read for a little while, took a relaxing jacuzzi bath then had some breakfast. Donna arrived around 12:30 and we all took a walk on the beach. We were all hungry so we went to Harbor Docks for …

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Leaving Louisiana in the Rearview Mirror

THURSDAY 02/18/16 Woke up this morning and once again began the chore of packing the car for another destination. Hugged the grand kids bye, gave the doggies some pats on the head then headed out for Destin FL. Our lunch stop was at Piccadilly’s. Besides the fact that some of my foodie friends had been …

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A Short Week Near Baton Rouge

Monday: 02/15/16  Monday was so stormy. Phone alerts were going off, thunder and lightening, tornado watches and nervous dogs topped the chaos. Yes, you may add me to the nervous bunch of animals. It did not let up for quite some time. Tripp and I bonded over today’s storm, since we were reliant on each …

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