Pieter Path Part 1 – Prologue Prologue Many, many years after I heard about the Pieterpad for the first time, I am finally going to hike the most famous long-distance walk in the Netherlands! We left home just over 9 am and arrived in Pieterburen around 2:30 pm. With public transportation, we took the bus […]
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From Defense to Delight, Fort Everdingen and Het Spoel Somewhere in The Netherlands A Spring Walk Through Dutch History It was a beautiful spring day, so my friend and I decided to visit some lovely nearby spots: Fort Everdingen and Het Spoel. The first thing that caught our eye was the lush, flowering floodplains along
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From the Road to Home South Dakota A Two-Day Journey North May 1, 2022 ∼ 760 mi ∼ 12 hrs From Franklin, NC, we drove for two days to Watertown, SD. The first leg was a long, 760-mile drive to Galesburg, IL, where we stayed at the Best Western Prairie Inn. The weather was perfect
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Our Stay in Franklin, NC North Carolina Driving to Franklin, NC April 17, 2022 ∼ 114 mi ∼ 2.5 hrs After leaving Greeneville, TN, it was only a 2.5-hour drive to Franklin, South Carolina. We arrived at our Airbnb right after check-in, but the drive up to the parking lot was an adventure. The cottage
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Our Stay in Windsor, SC South Carolina March – April 2022 The Charm of Our Pine Acres Airbnb April 1, 2022 4.81 mi 1:26:47 hrs 59 °F x April 10, 2025 3.78 mi 0:49:29 hrs 46 °F x Our Last Morning Walk in Windsor, SC April 1, 2022 4.81 mi 1:26:47 hrs 59 °F Our
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Exploring Congaree’s Untouched Beauty South Carolina March 2022 Getting Soaked in Congaree National Park Despite the anticipated rain and thunderstorms, we explored Congaree National Park on our last day in the Windsor area. At the Harry Hampton Visitor Center – the name pays tribute to the man who helped save Congaree – we learned that
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Aiken State Park South Carolina March 2022 A Crisp Morning Jog at AIken State Park Our Windsor Airbnb’s convenient location, just three miles from Aiken State Park, made it easy to visit this outdoor gem. Our first visit was after a good night’s sleep. We headed to the park for a revitalizing run under a
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Our Convenient Stay in Hanahan, SC South Carolina March 2022 Our Stay at A Budget-Friendly Base We arrived early at our new Airbnb in Hanahan, SC. A few minutes after the scheduled check-in, the cleaners left, and we were greeted by a fresh scent upon opening the door. As usual, we began our ‘Hemmes-proofed’ ritual
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A Day at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens South Carolina March 2022 A Walk Through Magnolia Gardens and Home Magnolia Plantation and Gardens was in full bloom on a perfect spring day. This historic site, which first welcomed visitors in 1870, was a stunning blend of cultivated and untamed beauty. As we walked through the gardens,
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A Stroll Through Historic Georgetown, SC South Carolina March 2022 Soaking Up the Southern Charm in Little Charleston We went to see downtown historic Georgetown, the third-oldest city in the state after Beaufort and Charleston. Georgetown, established in 1729, is a charming town filled with quaint shops and historic antebellum architecture. . Georgetown was a
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