Jenny’s Journal
How to Get to Tulum Mexico (6/21/2021) Posted in: Cancun, International, Jenny's Journal, Mexico, North America, Travel Planning, Tulum - I recently decided to study Spanish in Tulum Mexico. While I have visited many destinations in Mexico, including nearby Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras,… ContinueReading
New England (8/7/2020) Posted in: Blog, Jenny's Journal, Reflections - There is a certain muted tone of the rugged New England coastline, softly melting to the sea. The color is not specific to one object,… ContinueReading
Once Upon a Time in Nisyros (7/6/2020) Posted in: Blog, Greece, Jenny's Journal, Throwback Thursday - When my husband and I decided to take an off season sailing trip in the Dodecanese Islands, we knew that it would be quiet, with… ContinueReading
I Bought an RV Camper Trailer (6/16/2020) Posted in: Blog, Jenny's Journal, Trailer Tales - Trailer Tales 6/5 Today is the day! I bought an RV camper trailer and I'm picking it up now! In just a few short weeks,… ContinueReading
Buying a Camper Trailer (6/3/2020) Posted in: Blog, Jenny's Journal, Trailer Tales, Travel - Looking at the amount of border closures and traveling obstacles due to Covid-19 restrictions, I have decided that I need to reinvent my Summer travel.… ContinueReading
March Madness (5/11/2020) Posted in: Belgium, Culture, Europe, Food & Drinks, Jenny's Journal, Travel - The annual rituals of March Madness, St. Patrick’s Day festivals, and Spring Break were unceremoniously canceled this year, overshadowed by the impending threat of what… ContinueReading
Watching A Meteor Shower (5/5/2020) Posted in: Blog, Jenny's Journal, Nature, News - As the Earth passes through the orbit of Halley's Comet, I am sitting on my boat, staring West, out toward the Gulf of Mexico. The… ContinueReading
Best Portland Oregon Getaway (4/29/2020) Posted in: Accommodations, Jenny's Favorites, Jenny's Journal, North America, Oregon, Portland, United States, Weekend Getaways - When I offered to attend a conference in #Portland, #Oregon, I had no idea I'd be staying on a poor farm. When I found out,… ContinueReading
Pink and Green Cookie (4/21/2020) Posted in: Japan, Jenny's Journal, Opinion, Travel - This Morning Today I woke up feeling trapped. It started with a simple photo I saw online while perusing the morning news. It was of… ContinueReading
The Tradition of Cascarones (4/12/2020) Posted in: Central America, Culture, El Salvador, Guatemala, Jenny's Journal, Mexico - The tradition of cascarones, literally translated to “eggshells” in Spanish, is said to originate from China to Spain. Eventually it showed up in Mexico with… ContinueReading
Catamaran Ferry to Bodrum Turkey (11/13/2009) Posted in: Arriving, Asia, Jenny's Journal, Throwback Thursday, Transportation, Turkey - It was sad leaving our sailboat and Greece, this morning, as we packed our bags and took the ferry from Rhodes to Kos. Then we… ContinueReading
A Day in Rhodes (11/12/2009) Posted in: Europe, Greece, Jenny's Journal, Throwback Thursday - After departing Symi, we set sail and arrived in Rhodes in time to spend a full day. Our Sail from Symi to Rhodes Jenny Sailing… ContinueReading
Visiting Symi Greece (11/11/2009) Posted in: Europe, Greece, Jenny's Journal, Throwback Thursday - There is so much beauty on the island of Symi. When visiting Symi, Greece, it is easy to get swept up in the tranquil simplicity.… ContinueReading
Tilos Greece (11/10/2009) Posted in: Europe, Greece, Jenny's Journal, Throwback Thursday - Morning Shadow Tilos Greece Off Season We spent a pleasant evening on the island of Tilos Greece. Tilos was a very quiet, "green" island. It… ContinueReading
Departing Nisyros (11/9/2009) Posted in: Europe, Greece, Jenny's Journal, Throwback Thursday - We have made many friends and cannot wait to return, It seems we have fallen behind in updates. Here are a few photos from Nisyros.… ContinueReading
Arriving in Nisyros Greece (11/7/2009) Posted in: Jenny's Journal, Throwback Thursday - Today was our first day sailing; Lots of fun, a great deal of work. Today, we sailed with the island of Kos completely along one side… ContinueReading
Kos Taverna (11/7/2009) Posted in: Europe, Greece, Jenny's Journal, Throwback Thursday - After two amazing days touring the ruins and new museum in Athens, we flew to Kos, Greece where we encountered warm and friendly hosts, a… ContinueReading
We Have a Battery Charger… the Trip is Saved! (11/7/2009) Posted in: Jenny's Journal, Throwback Thursday - So, if you have been following our saga, Jen realized she forgot her camera's battery charger. We found the one store on the relatively small… ContinueReading
Why There Is No Photo Here (11/6/2009) Posted in: Jenny's Journal, Throwback Thursday - From the Throwback Thursday Series: Fun with Jen and Todd Hmmm. Why there is no photo here. Apparently, I neglected to pack the battery charger… ContinueReading
Olympic Air Flight to Kos (11/5/2009) Posted in: Greece, Jenny's Journal, Throwback Thursday - From the Throwback Thursday Series: Fun with Jen and Todd Sitting at the airport right now, waiting for our Olympic Air flight to Kos. It… ContinueReading