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Making the Southbound rounds

January 4, 2015 Cameron Belscher

After a couple days of smooth sailing in the Westy, it was time for Jacqui and I to make our two Southern California stops. First up was Indio to visit our friends Helen, Martin and their new baby Elliot. 

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Tags DIY, San Diego, Indio, Road Trip, travel, vanlife, westylife
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