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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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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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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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Trip to Beautiful Ogunquit Maine!

Posted on August 12, 2019 by jjspina

My husband I recently visited beautiful Ogunquit, Maine. It’s a lovely area where there is plenty to see and do. We stayed at Auberge at the Cove which is across the bridge from quaint little Perkin’s Cove. This is a … Continue reading →

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Taking a Break from Writing – Umm Maybe a Little one!

Posted on May 11, 2019 by jjspina

It’s that time of the year when I take a breather from writing and publishing to rest, relax and unwind with my husband somewhere in the world other than at my laptop. Sigh! Can I do it? Can I not … Continue reading →

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Taking a Break from Writing and Blogging!

Posted on October 23, 2018 by jjspina

After completing five books this year and also working on two more at the same time, that are yet to be published, has been a tiring project. It’s time to take a deep breath and get some much-needed time off. … Continue reading →

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There is No Place Like Home!

Posted on June 22, 2018 by jjspina

THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME! Now that we are back home it has been an adjustment due to the time changes, food, environment, elevation, etc. We are still trying to get into a regular schedule of sleeping and eating. … Continue reading →

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Memories of Aruba!

Posted on November 18, 2017 by jjspina

We have had such a wonderful time in Aruba this year. We were fortunate enough to get three weeks there. Our last night was a special time for all. Here are the friends we met many years ago and continue … Continue reading →

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Week Two in Beautiful Aruba!

Posted on November 5, 2017 by jjspina

Week two in Aruba – we are now on the 9th floor. The view just keeps getting better. We are no longer on the sunset side. We face the pools and pool bar and restaurant. It’s still lovely! Here are … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Aruba – One Happy Island!

Posted on October 31, 2017 by jjspina

There is nowhere else in this world that I have visited where I have felt more relaxed and refreshed than on the beautiful island 🌴 of Aruba. The weather is hot 85-95 all year round but with tropical breezes that cool … Continue reading →

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