Category Archives: travels

A Lovely Viking River Cruise!

Posted on May 25, 2023 by jjspina

My latest break was on a Viking River Cruise on the Danube, Main and Rhine Rivers. This was our first River cruise which turned out to be quite unforgettable in many ways, some good and some not. I will explain … Continue reading →

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A Trip to Bar Harbor, Maine!

Posted on September 16, 2021 by jjspina

I recently traveled with my husband and another couple to lovely Bar Harbor, Maine. It was an enjoyable time. The area is quaint and lovely with plenty of restaurants, scenic views of Cadillac Mountain and flowers everywhere. We were there … Continue reading →

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A Lovely Trip to the Flume in the White Mountains of Laconia, New Hampshire!

Posted on June 10, 2021 by jjspina

We have traveled to the White Mountains just about every year since we’ve been married and enjoy it thoroughly each time. We invited our friends to come with us this time. It was an invigorating walk and beautiful day – … Continue reading →

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Third Week in Aruba!

Posted on November 20, 2018 by jjspina

This is the final week in sunny Aruba! This week we did have a little rain but it came and went within an hour and the sun came out again. It has been a wonderful trip with friends we see … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author Darlene Foster!

Posted on August 12, 2018 by jjspina

INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR DARLENE FOSTER! Darlene Foster Please help me welcome author Darlene Foster to Jemsbooks Blog Segment of Interview an Author.  It’s lovely to have you here Darlene. Please step up on the soap box. Please tell us something … Continue reading →

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