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These links have not been updated in quite awhile, and appear to be finished. They still have lots of information, including a couple of trips to Alaska. A few of these are non-RV travels, but still worth taking a look at. Return to RV Links Page Welcome to "Where's Molly?" In January, 2003 the Ex Governor of Maine started out on a trip across the country in their Dutch Star. Read about Agnus, Mary, Ben & Molly's adventure. Peter & Lynda's Canadian Holiday 2006 (Added 12/24/06) Although Peter & Lynda's site has not been updated in awhile, they have a huge travelogue describing their Canadian adventures from May to October, 2006. Lots of photographs of their trip linked on the menu on the left of the homepage. Lolo's Extreme Cross Country RV Trips A beautifully designed web site describing the adventures of Lolo, Herb & their family on their yearly trips in their Lazy Daze Class C RV. Over 300 pages of text & pictures from all over the US & Canada. (8/18/06) - Lolo has added of her earlier East coast trips - check the trips menu at the top right of the home page, and recently October 2006) is adding pages describing a 2 week RV rental to Alaska. Alaska 2006, Where the Journey is the Destination (Added 12/7/06) The author & Pokie made a 6,835 mile, 43 day trip to Alaska. Use the Journal link to follow their adventures, or click on "Complete Blog" to download a Microsoft Word document with the same information. Don't forget the photographs & previous travels links! Xpedition Travel (Added 10/21/06) Although the site is maintained by EarthRoamer Xpedition Vehicles, the manufacturer of a 4 wheel drive RV, this page contains links to travels around the US & Canada, including a couple to Alaska. Our Cross-Country RV adventure to Arizona (Added 3/5/06) Linda & Jim started their trip in November 2005, traveling form Connecticut to Arizona with their 5th wheel. NOTE: If you click on the Newest Journals link at the top of the page or Here you will be directed to the host site (Travel Blog) provider's links to other travelers. Karen and Rick's Trip To Crater Lake (Added 7/13/06) Karen & Rick one week trip from San Diego, CA to Crater Lake, OR. Glimpses of the Nave Family (Added 7/13/06) Although this is a link to their "big trip" - a 8400 mile cross country trip in a 1972 VW Camper van made in 1982, use the index link on the right to pick a year to see other trips. Driving to South America in a Motorhome (Added 6/24/06) Bill and Carol, their 4 sons & a neighbor document their 1978 20,000 mile trip on the Pan American Highway, going all the way to Argentina & back in a 24' Pace Arrow motorhome." Where-RV-Now? Teresa & Sterling are traveling the US in a Ford 550 & Lance 1121 Truck Camper. Although not updated recently, their log covers their adventures from 2002 - 2004. Stan and Connie Stan & Connie's journal starts with their preparation for full timing in April, 2000, and contains many pages of their travels in a 40' 2000 Mountain Aire Class A. Suite 101 RV Lifestyles A series of articles by Barry Houseknecht about Recreational Living. Travels With Gertie In March of 2000, Andy met Gertie, a 22' 1985 Lazy Daze Class C RV. His web site contains many pages of his journals of trips, recipes, and modifications to Gertie. He and Gertie are now full timing. NOTE: Gertie is gone & Andy is currently full timing in Skylark, a 2003 Lazy Daze, with a26.5' midbath model and four more feet of space than Gertie.
Traveling Man and Gypsy Lady Dave & Anne have recorded their travels in Texas, Canada & Mexico, complete with pages dedicated to Birds, Butterflies & Wild Hawgs! Desert Dutch The web site of Desert Dutch contains a collection of stories & trips around the Desert SouthWest. Spend some time working through the links on the left side of his home page. Home is Where We Park Our House Steven & Fran's web site journals their travels from 1999 through 2004. It also contains links to many pages of interest to RVers. The Next Million Miles I wasn't able to find their names on their web site - this couple retired in 2000, spent 3 years in a conventional (36’ Winnebago Class A motor home.) They then moved into a 26’ 8” Xcursion Coach built on a 2003 Ford Super Duty F550 4X4 and set out to explore the places the Class A wouldn't go! Roy's RVing In The USA With links to his travels since 1998, and lots of things of interest to RVers, Roy presents a very useful site. Be sure to check the "personal Diaries" for links to even more journals. RV Roadie: RV Full timing, What is it really like Derek chronicles his adventures starting with Early Retirement Plus'/Minus', and 35 newsletters of his journies.Many additional links from his home page. RV Unplugged (Added 4/4/06) Ron & Tina started posting to this site in April, 2004. Follow their 5th wheel travels around the US & Mexico. Blazing Saddles (Added 3/19/07) Ron & Alice are selling their home in Lake Havasu City, AZ and hitting the road in a Alfa Gold 5th Wheel pulled by a 95' FL 112 9 speed. David's Travels In March, 2004 David simplified his life, moved into a 1960 Airstream Landyacht (including his darkroom.) In addition to his journals, his site is filled with great photos of the US & Europe. On the Road......Again Fay & Gregg have traveled over 115,000 miles in a Chevy Van Motor home or Roadtrek 190 RV between 1994 & 2002. Their "This Month's Tour" chronicles one of their 98 tours around the country. Howell Journey Chris & Ginny started their adventure in September, 2004, and their blog in April 05. They are living full time in their 42' Monaco Executive motor home & traveling the US & Canada. Kelly & Jan's RV Travels (Added 1/14/07) "My wife is still working, she is a Nurse for the State of Oklahoma. She Care's for Handicap folks. She retires next year then we are hittin the road. So stay tuned and check back often." Kelly started his blog in September, 2006. They are traveling in a National Tropical 37' and a 2004 Saturn Vue Redline toad. Creepers projects To visit Creeper's RVing blog, click on the image of the RV. Of course, you might want to also check out the Cobra & the 1999 Harley Davidson FXR2 as well. Travels with Seven and Mad (Added 3/27/06) Seven & Mad started out last year in a 26 foot 1993 Jamboree Rallye. They upgraded to a 2000 Winnebago Chieftain last February. Their travels, lots of links & a description of how they built a custom windshield screen. Travels with the GTRV Westy In May, 1998 Carl purchased a Ford based GTRV Westy. Since that time he has driven 185,000 miles in all but 3 US states in this class C RV. His web site contains many pictures & descriptions of his travels. Log of the Wayward Wind (Added 6/20/07) "The Spotted-Ass Wonder Dog and his two human companions search for America" The Lawlor's Adventure (Added 7/13/05) Tim & Christy picked up a pure white Monaco in February, 2005, had it custom painted "Purely Decadent" (Dairy Free Ice Cream) and set out on the 2005 tour. Destination USA (Added 9/20/05) Sherri, Rick & four year old Henry are traveling the country in Gus, their 2001 Holiday Rambler Endeavor 40 PBD. Blog Tour USA (Added 7/20/07) If you see a Class C RV with a "Blog Tour USA" wrap, this is Joe and Rudy's site. Bob & Mary Hatch (Added 1/9/06) From their Home Page: "Devoted to our hobbies and RV travel. We started full timing on August 28, 2004. As of November 15, 2005 we have driven the Motorhome over 15,500 miles and been in 35 States and 3 Canadian Provinces. We have now visited, over the last 6 years, 44 of the lower 48 states. Wow, what a rush." Click on "Travel & Trips" to read about their adventures. Brightwing RV Joline started her blog in April, 2004. Follow her travels in "Brightwing", her 29' Titanium 5th Wheel. Kim & Mike on the Road Kim & Mike have been traveling in their Newmar American Star 5th wheel pulled by a Dodge 3500 Cummins Diesel since February, 2004. Lots of photos, particularly for those interested in butterflies. roamers roamings (Added 6/7/07) "This blog highlites the travels of Dean and Pat Norris. We began RVing in 2004 at retirement and continuing to now. This year we are heading to Alaska." Alaska RV Adventures (Added 4/24/06) This is a bit different - KidKrazy, husband TW, and Kids TP, LC, & KN already live in Alaska. Read about their trips around the state in a 35' Motorhome. Fiat 500 - Around the World Expedition (Added 9/1/07) Alright, now for something completely different! From their introduction: "Australian adventurers, Lang and Bev Kidby are on an expedition to drive a 1969 FIAT 500 Bambino 35,000km around the world - the smallest car ever to undertake such a challenge!" I had a friend that owned a Fiat 600 and remember how small that was - All I can say is Wow! NOTE: They finished their trip on November 20th. The full story is still on their website, and they are planning a new trip! POTTSLUCK: NORTHERN EXPOSURE (Added 12/13/07) From their introduction: "This is the voyage of the motorcoach Pottsluck: whose one hundred and seven day mission is to go where no sane married couple has gone before. The goal of the journey: (1)stay married after three months cooped up in a 40 ft. space; (2) return safely; (3) have great fun and wonderful adventures." Bob, Dixie the dog & the author who's name I couldn't find, travel across the US & to Alaska. Syl & Ken's Personal Iditarod (Added 12/12/07) "Greetings fellow travelers and wannabes. We are off on our exciting adventure to the north with dear friends Ginny, Karen and Lee. Our travels will take us on land through beautiful Alaska and on sea via ferry through the inland waterways of our northernmost state. As we go, we promise to share our exciting experiences with you and hope they will be fun to read and not too boring. Enjoy. We know we will!!!" Leaving Home (Added 11/24/07) Paul & Cate's 4 month RV & more trip: "This is the story of our “RV” road trip through a good part of the United States, 10 days in London, a week in Paris and a 2 week transatlantic cruise with stops in some European ports. If you want to read the story with events in order you may want to go to the archive and start with the earliest date to begin reading." They left for their trip in a 33' travel trailer on April 6, 2005. RV Living Magazine -- RVing Blog Bob & Sharon started their blog in January 2005. They travel in a 1988 Bounder Class A motorhome, and describe the trials & tribulations of closing a business & starting fulltiming. The Rolling Home John & Libby sold their house & started full timing in June. 1999. In January, 2004 they settled in Okeechobe, FL, selling RV's at Great American RVs. In addition to the chronicle of their adventures, their site includes information on ham radio & a forum for advice. Sutorka/Winsor RV Adventure (Added 2/27/07) David & Shari and their kids detail their 8,600 mile, 6 month, 27 state trip across the country. Home Is Where We Park It (Added 12/7/06) Corky & Deb gave away the majority of their stuff, and with the blessing of their children, grandchildren, and family they did it! They became full-time rver's.They started their dream adventure on October 8th, 2004. Come join them as they travel the USA Lynne and John's Cosmic Muffin As they put it, "The adventures of full-time RVers Lynne and John (and Ariel) and the RV that makes it all possible: The Cosmic Muffin." The Bag-It Tour! (Added 6/3/06) Rick & Laura loaded up a 2000 Georgie Boy Cruise Air 3815 & headed West in October 2005. NOTE: They have a new website rolo 2.0. Quoting the new page "After a year of living in a motorhome and traveling the country, we settled on Denver, Colorado!" Traveling the USA (Added 5/11/07) "jengelman" started this blog in November, 2006. They are traveling in "aluminum box on wheels" - a Colorado 5th wheel and update their page regularly. RV Winter Rampling 2006-07 (Added 5/17/07) "Travel plans and dreams inhabit my thoughts every waking hour of each day; I relive past explorations and imagine future journeys." The O'Leary's started this blog in December, 2006. Be sure to check the links on the right for blogs of some of their other travels. Month long RV Trip of Ron & Deb 2006 (Added 5/17/07) From their webpage: "This will be a Journal of our trip to the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Outer Banks of North Caroline." There trip starts here. Becky's Jayco On The Road Journal (Added 5/11/07) Becky and her dad took a road trip on the highways and byways of the southwest in 1999 5 months after the death of her mother. Image Nomads (Added 11/23/05) In August, 2003 Kay & Tom prepared to hit the road in Ruby, their Ford 550 truck & a New Horizons 5th Wheel. Catch up on their adventures with their "Previous Travelogues" page as well as their "Current Travelogue." Belgique to Mexico (Added 4/12/07) Steve & Daniele's blog of their trip to Mexico. It starts in October 2006 and ends Jauary 14, 2007. Living Our Road Trip Dream! (Added 3/26/07) Phil & Carol decided to spend a year touring the US in the Rolling White House, their Plrasure Way Class B RV. Click on Page 1 for their May 26 start. From their intro page: "We visited and wrote about all the National Parks in the 48 "lower" states, plus many of the National Monuments, Seashores, etc. In each area we tried to bring you something historic, something cultural, and something sports related (the part that Phil liked best!). We talked to ordinary people with experiences that enriched our own. They stretched our intellect and imagination, and provided perspectives that we will cherish forever. So, come along, enjoy the scenery, and see the USA from your armchair - and, who knows, you may find yourself making the decision to "hit the road" too!" El Viejo goes West (Added 3/19/07) "Over two months and 13,000 miles wandering the back roads of the American west to celebrate my retirement." He bought a used Ford F-250 van. It came with a sofa-bed, reading lights, fresh water tank and a small sink. By April 12 , 1992 he was ready to go... Detmer's Invade Down Under (Added 3/19/07) Join the Detmers for their 2006 trip around New Zeland in "Babs," their trusty 4-Berth Ford recreational vehicle somertimes referred to as refers to as "the rolling turd bucket," and a week in Australia. Traveling the US and Beyond (Added 3/19/07) "Please join our adventures as we travel through the USA and part of Canada. We will be seeing National Parks and Forests, Museums, Historical Sites and...football and baseball games! We are traveling in a large 39' Fleetwood, Discovery and towing a trailer with my station wagon on top." They describe their travels from the Florida Keys to Alaska. Across America with a small spotted dog (Added 3/19/07) Read about the Happywayfarer's 2004 190 day trip around the US & Mexico. From his introduction: "After five years of public accounting, three years of divorce, and half a lifetime of learning things the hard way, Kudzu and I have set off to see what the country has to offer. We've loaded clothes, camping gear, a kennel, a big bag of dog food, and everything else we could find in the back of my 1994 Toyota truck with 146,596 miles and have started driving with no real plan in mind." No Day But Today (Added 3/19/07) In February, 2006 Toni & Neal sold their house, bought a 24ft Itasca Cambria that they named "Papillon" because "butterflies are free" and so where they! They traveled until January 2007. Pat & Don Travel the Alaska Highway (Added 3/19/07) Click on "Continue" to follow the adeventures of Pat & Don and their 9 week, 10,783 mile 2005 trip to Alaska. GypsyPals Travelogue (Added 3/9/07) "Please join us in a virtual tour of the United States, as we view the Atlantis shuttle launch in Florida, travel toward the Albuquerque balloon fiesta, and return to Florida in the fall of 2006. Mary and Larry document their 2006 trip in a 40' long, three slideouts Class A RV. Wanderlust (Added 3/9/07) Quoting Gerry's introduction: "All too soon, our road trip in the Southwest has ended, and my wife and I have returned to Washington state for a work obligation. It was a fabulous trip; thanks for letting me share some of our experiences with you. We plan to go full-time soon, and I hope to revive Wanderlust then. So long for now." Carpe Diem on
the Road (Added 3/9/07) This blog byAnne & Norm highlights
the adventures of "Carpe
Diem on the Road" - their Motor Home Trip Lois Hits the Road (Added 3/2/07) Lois made a 27,000 mile journey by herself in "Rhonda," a Roadtrek 170 Class B van, across the US starting in January, 2005 and returning home in October. Martin Family Great Adventure (Added 3/2/07) "The trip of a lifetime. Stewart, Jill, Michelle(10) and Connor(8) are looking forward to 14 months on the road. We'll get to know North America and ourselves, a whole lot better. Hope to see you along the way." They started their blog in April, 2005 with drive home in their 2002 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Diesel Pusher, and finished in September, 2006. Pottsluck: Northern Exposure (Added2/27/07) Quoting their introduction: "This is the voyage of the motorcoach Pottsluck: whose one hundred and seven day mission is to go where no sane married couple has gone before. The goal of the journey: (1)stay married after three months cooped up in a 40 ft. space; (2) return safely; (3) have great fun and wonderful adventures." Follow their 4 month 2006 trip across the northern US, Canada & Alaska. Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Added 2/27/07) From their about us: "Welcome to my website! Rick is a retired Verizon telephone splicer, Leslie is a retired Director of Nursing, R.N. Come follow our rainbow as we begin our journey from our summer home on Prince Edward Island, Ca. through our United States and Canada." They are traveling in a 2003 Newmar Kountry Star fifth wheel. American Roadtrip (Added 6/7/06) On April 19, 2003 Ricky climbed aboard PeeWee, his class C RV & headed east for a 7 week trip across the US. Lots of photos & a trip journal linked at the bottom of his home page. The McMahan Family Camping Site (Added 4/28/06) Follow the adventures of the McMahan family during 2003 & 2004 in "The Beast," their 26' 1987 Winnebago Elandan. AM Road (Added 1/23/06) Steve and Margo retired early, sold the house, bought a 2005 Dodge 3500 turbocharged and inter-cooled Cummins diesel truck and a 2005 Keystone Challenger 32 TKB fifth wheel and hit the road. Their Weblog starts on December 1, 2005 and is updated often. They are home in Las Cruces planning their next trip! RVing: Just For the Fun of it (Added 4/28/06) This is the log of Sheila, Stan & Johnna on their trip to Canada, Alaska and the Western US starting in early June 2005 & returning in late September, 2005. Where in the World are the Macko's Now? (Added 4/16/06) Ron & Lana describe their trip to Alaska, the Tetons & Yellowstone. Lots of great photos! The Camping Europe Adventures of Bruce and Peg (Added 3/23/06) If you are interested in "RVing Cross Europe" travelogue, this is the place to stop. Quoting their home page: "After 23 years of "doin' life," Bruce and Peggy have reached a time where we can fulfill a 30 year-old dream of Peg's; to take an open ended trip across Europe and taste all the flavors the old continent has to offer. Our plan is to buy a campervan and camp our way through Europe." They did - here is the tale. An American Adventure - Phoenix to Corpus Christi (Added 3/23/06) The tale of John & Mandy's four week trip in an RV (Recreational Vehicle) travelling through Arizona, New Mexico and Texas during June and July 1994. A day by day journa,l with photos, of their travels. An RV Travelogue 2003 (added 3/15/06) Kathy and Will left on June 14 2003 in their 30' Shasta Travelmaster Class C RV for a trip around the US. As of now there are only three pages, but lots of details & photos. Use the "next" button at the bottom of the page. Hopefully, they will add the last leg from Maine back to Florida. RVing: Just for the fun of it (Added 3/6/06) I don't know if Stan, Johnna and Sheila (the dog) are planning to continue updating this web site, but they have produced a great journal of a 2005 trip in their 5th wheel to Alaska. The journal, with many wonderful photographs, starts on June 1st. Away We Go - An American Adventure (Added 2/2/06) Mark, Cricket, Adam, Lucas, and their 4-legged friend Jake started their RV travels the Summer of 2005 in a National RV Sea Breeze LX 36' Motorhome. Updated regularly, and includes information on home schooling while on the road. They finished their trip & will be taking a travel break until "Part II." Extreme Telecommuting -- An Office Odyssey (Added 1/9/06) Sid & Kristanne chronicle their summer of '97 trip across the US in a 1995 Volkswagen Eurovan outfitted with a camper package supplied by Winnebago. Go to the "map" page & click on a dot to follow their adventures. In addition, there is a link to their later year long travels in Europe. Trip To Wonderful (Added 1/9/06) Although their journal only covers from April to October, 2005 this site provides a look at "A Journal of Vacationing with Children with Autism and Other Special Needs." Welcome to Two Penny Travels (Added 1/3/06) Sam, Alice & Wolf have been on the road since 1998. Their travelogue covering the years between 1998 & 2004 starts here. Click on the year & month to read about their adventures. You can also check out Sam's book Memphis 7.9 and the trials & tribulations of self publishing. Cross Country 2005 (Added 11/29/05) Rich & Kay & kids took a 10,942 mile trip in a van & travel trailer across the US during the summer of 2005. Read the blog of their adventures in many of our National Parks. under aged rvers As their site name implies, 31 year old Dan & Rachel decided to hit the road in their truck camper. Their weekly updates & beautiful photographs make their blog a joy to follow. NOTE: As of September 2005 they have settled in Aspen. Road Sweet Road Although Kristen didn't hit the road until March, 2005, her blog starts July 2004 with many pages documenting her plans & decisions that led to her departure. Lainie and Jerry hit the Road In June, 2001 Lainie & Jerry sold their home, moved into a Sea View Motor home& set out to see North America. Although they have settled into a home in Pomerene, AZ, their web site has many pages of their adventures over the previous 5 years The Extreme Road Trip (Added 9/5/05) Although their journey is over, Brant & Aryn spent eight months and six days on the road traveling 34,352 miles through 34 of these United States in a Ford F250 Diesel Pickup & Lance 500 Camper. Many pages about their adventures. Welcome to our Journey Across America The Smiths gathered together their family of six, hopped into their Class C RV and spent 14 months driving across America. Read their journal and buy their book at Amazon. Road School Although you are going to have to spend some time jumping around to follow the travels of Ed and his family, they have been recording their adventures since November, 1998. Start with the link "Past Adventures." Alaska Adventure A journal of a trip from Rochester, MN to Alaska & back in a Jeep Cherokee & an Aliner camping trailer made in 1999. Complete with an equipment list, maps, cost (in 1999 dollars) and photographs. Dick and Carole Although their journal only covers from March, 2001 to July 2002, there are lots of pictures & descriptions of their travels. Somewhere on the Road with the Holder's Don, Liane & Tom describe their travels starting in the Fall of 1999. The site also includes a couple of pages devoted to their thoughts on full timing, a photo gallery, and towards the end of their journal they describe being in a movie! The Wade Family Adventure In January 2004 the Wade family started a trip around the country in their 39' Tradewinds LTC, returning to their home in North Palm Beach, FL in December 2004. To read their journal click on the "Where are we?" link. The Ultimate Life-Altering Adventure Although they have not updated their site since December, 2003, Julie & Dave record their travels across the US from May 1998 to July 1999 in their Ford 150 Pickup & Yukon Wilderness Travel Trailer. RV-Thereyet? A short blog of the adventures of Kurt & Cleone from August, 2001 to February, 2002. rvgirl.com Aliza started her diary in August, 2000 and documents her travels in a 23-foot, 1977 Dodge Apache motor home .Switch to travelgirl for her latest adventures. A Mexico Motor home Adventure In 2004 Bill & Annette set out for a 2 month trip with 12 RVs & 22 people to Mexico in a caravan with the "Vagabonds del Mar." If you would rather download a PDF of their travels, go to their Public Sharing Link. Appleseed Enterprises Welcomes You To "The Adventures of Kay & Tom Seliskar" Kay & Tom full timed from January 1998 to June 2004, when they settled in Madison, WI. Their 68 pages of travelogues include the US (including Alaska), Canada & New Zealand. The Gefke Family Adventure In February, 2000 the Gefke's sold their home & for the next two years traveled the US installing sound systems in churches. Although their saga ends abruptly in June, 2002, it is an interesting journal of a family on a mission. Steph and Dud's RV page Follow the trials & travels of Steph & Dud from the purchasing of their Sunline Travel Trailer in February, 1999 to their last entry in April, 2002. Scroll down for some links to articles on travel trailer hitches. The BeeMaster.com Although there are hundreds of pages on the Beemaster's site, this one and the links to two of his trips are of interest to those who follow RV Journals. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for a link to the rest of the site. Brit's Touring North America in an RV I can't describe their site any better than they can: "Immediately after retiring George & Valerie rented out their house in England, flew to the USA and purchased a 37 foot recreational vehicle (RV) and tow car, so providing us with the means to explore a whole new world. The result was a fascinating tour that lasted nearly three years." Also includes trips to Mexico and South Africa. Journal of a 21st century Wanderer Michael shares his love of travel & photography documenting his adventures in a Class A Motor home from October, 1999 to May 2003. Note: Click on the picture, not the words to link to his pages. Billybob's 1999 Road Trip (Added 9/5/05) Billybob didn't finish his journal, but check out the first five days of his trip from Vancouver to Ottawa. Trip Log (Added 9/5/05) Ken & Lee describe their travels hauling a 35' 5th wheel with a Volvo F-7 from May, 1999 to March, 2000 when they moved to Mazatlan. HALIFAX TO ANCHORAGE AND BACK (Added 11/17/05) Johan & Julie made a 49 day trip last summer from Halifax to Anchorage & back in a Roadtrek Class B Motorhome. The Happy Camper Website Ron's web site has a section describing how to buy an RV, and a forum that journals a 44 week trip across the country (and to Alaska) taken in 2002-03. Finding America A Journal of Anthropological Inquisition In 1997, James hopped in his VW Van (almost an RV) and headed for Central America, almost dying in the process. This page is maintained by: vermilye@oswego.edu
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