Hello, I’m Robert. Welcome to my travel journal documenting places visited while living and traveling in a van with my girlfriend, Susan. Cinder is the name of our black Sprinter van and her name is inspired by a type of material often used for paths. The Way is a reference to the “traveling this way.” As well as travel information, you will also find documentation based on my interest with trains and running.

Travel Blog - Articles about interesting places we have visited (most recent posts shown below on this page)

Van Life Blog - Thoughts about van life and thoughts from the road

Railroads - Photos and information about railroads we come across, notably stations

Races - Comments on races I have completed and interesting places I have run

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Lewisburg, PA - Small town charm with a college vibe

Along the banks of the western branch of the Susquehanna River is a Pennsylvania town offering a mix of old and new. In Lewisburg, there are interesting places to shop, eat, and walk. The shops on Market Street offer a wide range of options catering to college students and others. Lewisburg is home to Bucknell University and owes a lot of its success as a town to the university.

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Aruba - A Dreamy Island in The Caribbean
Aruba - A Dreamy Island in The Caribbean

Aruba is a Caribbean island approximately 35 miles North of Venezuela. It is an interesting place to visit because of its landscape that combines white sandy beaches with an arid desert landscape.

The beaches of Aruba are fabulous. They are white sand with crystal clear blue water. We stayed at a hotel right across from Eagle Beach, which is clearly one of the more popular beaches.

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Reading and Northern Railroad - Iron Horse Rambles
Reading and Northern Railroad - Iron Horse Rambles

The Reading and Northern Railroad has just announced the 2025 schedule for the Iron Horse Rambles. featuring the #2102 steam locomotive. The trips offer an excellent opportunity to travel through remarkable Pennsylvania scenery while experiencing the wonder of being pulled by.a steam locomotive manufactured by the former Reading Railroad in 1945.

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