Clayton Trapp Articles
Trans-Atlantic Travelogue #15The Landing Gear is Out. Arrivederci!!
Exeter, England
September 5, 2001
Scoreboard: 13,345 miles; 7 Countries, 20 states
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Trans-Atlantic Travelogue #12 – Olivet, FranceEvery year on the summer solstice musicians gather in town squares and strut their stuff, due to the Minister of Culture. America should have a Minister of Culture, I hereby nominate Kurt Vonnegut.
Trans-Atlantic Travelogue #1 – Spokane, Washington, USAWe’re already behind schedule and over budget, but the excitement is really building and we’re almost into the rhythm of the thing.
Trans-Atlantic Travelogue #13 – Olivet, FranceContinued engine problems mean England will have to wait until mid-July. This leaves plenty of time for 500 Run Rummy and reading books.
Trans-Atlantic Travelogue #11The Friendliest Campground in Europe
Olivet, France
June 13, 2001
Scoreboard: 12,175 miles; 6 Countries, 20 states
I’m hardly a scientist, but I don’t like dealing in absolutes. Of course, the pinnacle of my formal education was law school where you are taught (if you listen well), “There is no law or truth, only judges.” This bottom [...]
Trans-Atlantic Travelogue #9We’re Saved by a Jehovah’s Witness
Lourdes, France
June 1, 2001
Scoreboard: 11,615 miles; 6 Countries, 20 states
I’m sitting under the shade of a tree by a dark green French river Le Gave, in the shadow of the spectacular Basilique du Rosaire Crypte (cathedral), with a strong wind blowing leaves and tourists around.
Lourdes has been wonderful, we’ve been [...]
Trans-Atlantic Travelogue #10We Blow Our Second Engine of the Tour, and Try to Drive to England Anyway
La Fert Saint Aubain, France
June 5, 2001
Scoreboard: 12,125 miles; 6 Countries, 20 states
I’ve got to say this: We’re not having a great deal of luck in vehicle-related matters. Sweet Pea (the VW bus) blew most of her engine about [...]
Trans-Atlantic Travelogue #8The Joker From Berlin
Barcelona, Spain
May 24, 2001
Scoreboard: 11,135 miles; 5 Countries, 20 states
I admit that from the looks of the scoreboard, and the Trapp-tracker (map) it doesn’t look like we’ve done much this week…don’t be misled by unduly temperate readings.
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Trans-Atlantic Travelogue #7We Disembark, are Accosted by Gypsies, and are Unable to Purchase a Car Due to Concerns Over Possible Terrorist Connections
Barcelona, Spain
May 16, 2001
Scoreboard: 11,100 miles; 5 Countries, 20 states
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Trans-Atlantic Travelogue #6We Cross the Atlantic, Appear in a Talent Show and Listen to Jumpin’ Jack Flash
Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands)
May 7, 2001
Scoreboard: 8680 miles; 3 Countries, 20 states
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