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The Longest Day

Posted on July 18, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I had practiced for this trip with a flight to Japan (roughly over 5,000 miles) being the longest distance covered between stops, as I’ve been to Guam (the farthest place from home at the time). I paid for the liveaboard … Continue reading →

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What I Learned On My First Cruise

Posted on June 25, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I got invited onto a Royal Caribbean Cruise to Costa Maya and Cozumel to take the place of my friend’s kid who had to stay behind for college obligations. I got to share a room with his two sisters, aged … Continue reading →

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Can I Get a Ride?

Posted on June 17, 2026 by TheJessicaness

After we pack up camp, we stop at the Tioga Gas Mart, but are saving our appetites for lunch in Bishop at Erick Schat’s Bakkerÿ. Then Caleb can introduce his sister to the Manzanar National Historic Site, which I visited … Continue reading →

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Hague Horizons

Posted on May 1, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I sleep through the night and wake up early and refreshed. I’m glad to be feeling better. As I come downstairs, Anouska is just finishing a bike ride in preparation for all the sitting she’ll be doing on their flight … Continue reading →

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A Very Gouda Day

Posted on April 30, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I have the same breakfast as yesterday, put my Kindle in my bag, and we (just Caleb and I) are out the door. Caleb runs back to the house and has to be let in to get his headphones for … Continue reading →

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