The Jennings

Category: Travel

  • Snorkeling in Cabo Pulmo

    Snorkeling in Cabo Pulmo

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    My favorite part of Cabo was spending time in the ocean. We did two days of snorkeling on our short trip. Didn’t see much at the Arch, but Cabo Pulmo the next day was really nice. It was Hazel’s first time using a snorkel and fins, and she took to it like a fish to…

  • Salt Lake City

    Salt Lake City

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    My father, Malcolm, and step-mom Deborah invited Kim and I out to Utah for a long weekend. Unfortunately, Deborah wasn’t able to make the trip, she was missed, but we had a good time anyway. We spent a fair bit of time wandering Salt Lake city, checking out the capital, downtown, and the temple. We…

  • Seattle and Vancouver

    Seattle and Vancouver

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    I had a work trip to the Seattle area, and tacked on one day of paddling with my friends Arn and David , and a few days to explore with Kim. It was a very quick trip.   Gorgeous cities, some delicious food, and a chance to hang out with my Aunt Helen, Uncle Keith…

  • Rarotonga, Cook Islands

    Rarotonga, Cook Islands

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    A few months ago, I found some cheap fares to Rarotonga, in the Cook Islands. Kim and I decided to spend our thanksgiving there, and had a great time. Rarotonga feels to me much like Hawaii in terms of the ocean life and the geography and plant life, though it’s much smaller than most of…

  • My Grandfather’s Grave

    My Grandfather’s Grave

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    This was written in 2004, by Kim Luu.  I found it on the computer, and am sharing it here because it’s really a good read.   The pictures are from a more recent trip to Vietnam that Kim took in 2010, with her mom and others from the Buddhist temple that her mom is active with.…

  • Passing Out Rice In Vietnam

    Passing Out Rice In Vietnam

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    This was written in 2004, by Kim Luu.  I found it on the computer, and am sharing it here because it’s really a good read.   The pictures are from a more recent trip to Vietnam that Kim took in 2010, with her mom and others from the Buddhist temple that her mom is active with.…

  • Skydiving and weight loss!

    Skydiving and weight loss!

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    Holy crap, I jumped out of a perfectly good airplane today. Kim and I went skydiving today, to celebrate my having lost over 50 lbs. It started with her friend Enrique, who had suggested it. Kim asked if I was interested, but I said that I’d looked into it before, but was too heavy and…

  • Zion National Park – Hiking the Narrows and Canyoneering

    Zion National Park – Hiking the Narrows and Canyoneering

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    Kim and I vactioned in Zion National Park, where we hiked the amazing Narrows hike, learned about canyonering, explored some amazing canyons, had our car snacked on by squirrels, rode bikes and more. We’re been lucky enough to travel to some amazing spots in the planet, and when I do a trip like this I’m…

  • Tandem Bicycle Tour of Lake Tahoe

    Tandem Bicycle Tour of Lake Tahoe

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    Last weekend, Kim and I drove to Lake Tahoe, parked the car in Squaw Valley, and rode about 50 miles around the Lake to South Lake Tahoe on Saturday. The route included everything from bike paths to rolling hills to a LONG climb that led to a screaming fast downhill. Super fun. We stayed in…

  • Monterrey Bay Anniversary Weekend – Kayaking, food, and the Aquarium

    Monterrey Bay Anniversary Weekend – Kayaking, food, and the Aquarium

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    Kim and I celebrated our anniversary this weekend (April 9) with a weekend trip to Monterrey Bay, CA. We went paddling Sat morning off a point near Pacific Grove. It was windy, and big, and stormy, so we didn’t get far, but it was a lot of fun. Afterwards, we hung out in the tide-pools,…

  • Ecuador

    Ecuador

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    A paddling trip by Geoff to Ecuador. Kayaking with the amazing Phil and Mary DeReimer of adventurekayaking.com

  • San Diego Wild Animal Park and Zoo

    San Diego Wild Animal Park and Zoo

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    I (Geoff) love taking pictures, and really enjoy taking pictures of animals.   Kim surprised me this year for my birthday with a membership to the San Diego Wild Animal Park and Zoo.  Incredible place.  Truly the finest zoos I’ve ever seen.  Really nice.  Educational and well done. In many places, you have to look closely…

  • Germany and England

    Germany and England

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    I (Geoff) went to Germany recently for a work trip, but managed to do a little exploring while there. Flew over a few days early, and came back via England to see my Grandma. Good trip.

  • Cousin Stuart comes to visit

    Cousin Stuart comes to visit

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    My cousin had a 3 day visit this past weekend. We hadn’t seen each other in 20 years, so it was great to see each other and get to know each other better. Friday we spent a long day exploring LA, Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Venice, including the Walk of Fame and La Brea Tar…

  • Mexico – Scuba Diving and Exploring the Yucatan Peninsula

    Mexico – Scuba Diving and Exploring the Yucatan Peninsula

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    We enjoyed an awesome last minute trip to the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico. Kim got certified to Scuba dive, and we enjoyed diving, snorkeling, caving, eating, and visiting archeological ruins. Another great vacation.