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More of Aruba – island paradise!

Posted on November 8, 2025 by jjspina

Our vacation is almost over – one more week to go. I mentioned in a previous post that we want to sell our first week in Aruba. We only want to go for two weeks from now on beginning next … Continue reading →

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Aruba – One Happy Island!

Posted on November 6, 2025 by jjspina

Each year we return to Aruba we find new places to eat and shop. Our place, Divi Aruba Phoenix, has been renovating with plenty of updates and improvements. We are happy about that but there is always some glitches that … Continue reading →

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Last post from Aruba – going home soon!

Posted on November 16, 2024 by jjspina

It has been a wonderful vacation in Aruba – one Happy Island! Our happy time is coming to an end but I think I am ready to return home to my own bed, less food so I can lose some … Continue reading →

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USA Election is now over – almost!

Posted on November 7, 2024 by jjspina

I didn’t sleep a wink until I knew who was going to be the next president of the USA. Once I discovered that, I fell asleep. Today I am exhausted from only getting four hours’ sleep. The election is essentially … Continue reading →

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Aruba – One Happy Island!

Posted on November 1, 2024 by jjspina

Vacation is going well – resting, reading, swimming, relaxing, walking, eating and sleeping on the beach when I can. Life is good! I will be well rested after this and probably gained a couple of pounds if I don’t walk … Continue reading →

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One Happy Island – Aruba! Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2024 by jjspina

Well, it is that time of year when we travel to our favorite vacation spot – Aruba. Bon Bini – welcome from Aruba! It is a beautiful little island, sunny, warm weather, balmy breezes, sparkling, crystal water and white sandy … Continue reading →

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Taking a little time off!

Posted on October 29, 2024 by jjspina

While I wait for my beta readers to review my latest WIP I will be taking a few weeks off to recharge. I will return to publish Branyrd the Angel Book 4 and pick up where I left off with … Continue reading →

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Back from Aruba Vacation!

Posted on November 13, 2022 by jjspina

It’s always wonderful to go away on vacation but it’s lovely to return home sweet home! We had a relaxing and fun vacation in the beautiful little Happy Island of Aruba. We swam, walked, ate, walked and relaxed for 21 … Continue reading →

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Another week in Aruba!

Posted on November 5, 2022 by jjspina

We have been so fortunate to have three weeks in Aruba! This year has been wonderful compared to last year with COVID restrictions and people getting sick all over the island. Phew! We escaped here to return home healthy, thank … Continue reading →

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Vacation in Aruba!

Posted on October 31, 2022 by jjspina

I never tire of our yearly vacation in Aruba. We only take one vacation a year since COVID. We didn’t go to Aruba in 2020. In fact we cancelled everything as everyone else had to because of this virus. It … Continue reading →

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