here is the Caravan in the Basque region of Spain, Pyrenees trip in 93. You mentioned that the Expedition was sturdier than the Caravan frame overall. I ride it once in a blue moon, it has a really nice spring to it over rough stuff, but I'd have to say that the Tricross I got to replace is more solid with about 40lbs on it, but like I said, I have a soft spot for it and the memories of trips, so it hangs in the garage.
Nice shot... canna remember commenting on your bikes but that could be thousands of posts ago.
I love my Cascade so much I bought another matching frame / fork and over the winter will be transforming that by adding a few braze on mounts and an integrated rack to the rear and will then tear down my beloved so she can get a little love with the torch before she gets a new paint job.
The bike does everything it needs to do really well...