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WELCOME TO THE BEST OF 'CATSACROSSAMERICA'

Des & Sandie Nichols

WELCOME TO THE BEST OF 'CATSACROSSAMERICA'

"The value of America's true riches does not lie in its Croesus wealth or its giant global corporations. It isn't just about how much...

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1. APALACHICOLA, FLORIDA

We start at the beginning, at the very first place with fell in love with after setting off from our cottage in Key West. One area of...

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2. ST GEORGE ISLAND, FLORIDA

As you look out across the sea from Apalachicola, the horizon is broken by an elongated barrier island 24 miles long and less than a mile...

3. CARABELLE & THE FORGOTTEN COAST, FLORIDA

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3. CARABELLE & THE FORGOTTEN COAST, FLORIDA

While in the 'Forgotten Coast', we had time to pay a visit to Apalachicola's plainer, less interesting sister, Carrabelle. This small...

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4. ST AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA

Make no mistake. St Augustine is one of the best places to visit on the whole East Coast of the US, especially if you are from Europe. It...

5. CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE-X ‘HEAVY’ LAUNCH

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5. CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE-X ‘HEAVY’ LAUNCH

Let us say from the outset. Cape Canaveral is essential visiting. The whole story of the exploration of space is showcased here, from the...

6. AMELIA ISLAND & FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA

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6. AMELIA ISLAND & FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA

We are heading up the East coast looking for treasures. The first we find is Fernandina Beach, a small, elegant and historic town on...

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7. CHARLESTON , SOUTH CAROLINA

Charleston, a jewel of a town. From the moment you arrive, its charm and colonial character are totally captivating. Everywhere you look,...

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8. MAGNOLIA PLANTATION, SOUTH CAROLINA

We came across an old Southern plantation, with the fragrant name of Magnolia, just outside Charleston. This former 2000 acre estate was...

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9. BILTMORE, ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

Asheville is, without doubt, one of the most enjoyable towns for the traveller. It is a place to rest up for a few days, a harmonious,...

10. WILLIAMSBURG, JAMESTOWN & YORKTOWN, VIRGINIA

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10. WILLIAMSBURG, JAMESTOWN & YORKTOWN, VIRGINIA

This is Virginia's historic colonial triangle, steeped in so much history that made it the cradle of free America. This area is a...

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11. MONTICELLO, VIRGINIA

The path to US citizenship is usually long and exhausting. Justifiably, the Americans are very proud of their history and their...

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12. WASHINGTON DC

Washington overflows with delights for the traveller. We were just captivated by how much there is to see. To our surprise, Washington is...

13. FINGER LAKES & AMISH COUNTRY, NEW YORK STATE

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13. FINGER LAKES & AMISH COUNTRY, NEW YORK STATE

We have spent the past few days exploring Amish country. Pennsylvania and upstate New York seem to provide the perfect natural habitat...

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14. NIAGARA FALLS

With all great waterfalls on the globe, the first glimpse of the enormity of what awaits the traveller is the billowing pillow of mist,...

15. COOPERSTOWN, NY AND NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND

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15. COOPERSTOWN, NY AND NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND

Historic Cooperstown boasts one major claim to fame that puts it on firmly on the map for one specific group of people. For this...

16. MAGICAL MAINE - AN INTRODUCTION IN PICTURES

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16. MAGICAL MAINE - AN INTRODUCTION IN PICTURES

We had heard tavellers' tales of Maine. We had been told how beautiful, how natural and how jaw-droppingly photogenic it was. Maine...

17. ACADIA, BAL HARBOR, CAMDEN & KENNEBUNKPORT, MAINE

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17. ACADIA, BAL HARBOR, CAMDEN & KENNEBUNKPORT, MAINE

"And all at once, summer collapsed into fall". Oscar Wilde's descriptive words help encapsulate the changing Autumn scene in New England...

18. THE BUSH COMPOUND & GOOSE ROCKS, MAINE

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18. THE BUSH COMPOUND & GOOSE ROCKS, MAINE

"I don't think I have ever seen anywhere more magical" said Sandie as we slowly drove the coast road. We spent our last day in this most...

19. FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S FALLINGWATER, MILL RUN, PENNSYLVANIA

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19. FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S FALLINGWATER, MILL RUN, PENNSYLVANIA

We have driven 850 miles since leaving Maine. With the precision of a demented fly, we looked briefly at a map and headed off sort of...

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This is a light-hearted record of our trip. We hope that you will enjoy some of the insights as we poke and probe the stubborn little corners of this great country. From the extraordinary Maine Coast to the crazy world of Salton Sea in California to whale watching in the Puget Sound near Seattle. Thank you for joining us.

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