Earlier quoted context omitted.
Any unusual signage or anything around there? I used to live within driving distance to a State penitentiary in the US. It was out in the middle of nowhere (at the time), surrounded by farmland. On all 4 roads that marked the border around it were numerous signs, "Do Not Pick Up Hitchhikers!"
It's on google street view -- have a look for yourself ;) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&...
Looks like beautiful country. I can't read the signs from the satellite, though... ;-)