Do they mean us? The motorhome drivers coming towards you and raising your hand in greeting? We do not know each other. But we are like-minded people, tacitly accepted into their community. We are new in this world. And we still don't know what to think of her.

I'm behind the wheel of an almost six meter long mobile home. Next to me my son Henry, 7, behind me my wife Sara. We drive on the country roads of Schleswig-Holstein at 90 km/h. Feels good. After departure, after freedom. Travel where the tires roll and stop in beautiful places. That's the idea. We have reserved the campsites, many are fully booked well in advance.

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