Jennifer's Trip

Last Post

2007-05-21T10:46:00.000-07:00

Sorry that I didn't do a better job with the post. I'm back home and it is great to be in the states again. Hope to see everyone soon! Jen

Vietnam

2007-04-12T18:46:00.002-07:00

Hey Everyone,
I'm in Vietnam and I'm having a blast here. I went to most of the museums and I learned so much. I also had a suit made for my job interviews for this summer and future jobs. I have been so busy with school and papers. I have a bunch final project to do but I am having tons of fun.
I miss you all so much!
Jen

Vietnam

2007-04-12T18:46:00.001-07:00

Malaysia

2007-04-12T18:44:00.000-07:00

Malaysia

Malaysia was a different port it was very westernized and hot. Our boat couldn’t dock so we had to be tendered into the port which was a pain if you had to be somewhere fast. The people are mostly Hindu and Islam so the women in our group had to wear pants and long sleeves to prevent offending the locals. I felt like I was putting up hay in the summer at home because the humidly and I sweated through all of my clothes. One of the best things that I did was go to the botanical gardens it was free and there were tons of monkeys. I then took a tram up the Penang Hill which was more than a hill it was a mountain. I also went to a tin min which was great I really liked the rocks and the stories from the minors. I was not very impressed by this port, because it was hot, our tender almost hit the ship, to many jelly fish to go swimming, the water had much pollution, and the people weren’t as nice when we were out. I think that it was too Americanized and there so many big building and malls. Well I hope that everyone is doing great at home and I will talk soon.
Jen

Vietnam

2007-04-10T22:42:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone,
I have made it here and I'm still alive and doing well. I have been to so many musums and I have learned so much. I hope every one is well and doing great. I hope to find a internet cafe and give you more deteles. Love Jen

India

2007-03-26T02:01:00.000-07:00

India
I have made it India it is really great here. It is hot, overcrowded, and a little smelly. I have had a blast so far I have gone to a farm visit and I saw water buffalo that they milk for cheese. I then went for an ox cart ride through a village the people work on the farm and I felt like a celebrity because everyone was waving and they all stopped what they were doing to watch us walk through. I also watched a man climb up a coconut tree to get a few coconuts for us to eat and drink the milk. I then ate a wonderful lunch at the farm and then it was time to leave. After the farm I took the bus to the ship and then had to run to catch my next trip which was amazing. I went to the welcome reception at the Engineering School of India. I walk in and there was music and then I had jasmine flowers put around my neck and a dot on my forehead. I then talk to some really smart women about everything. They then took me to tables and put henna on it in a really cool design. I then ate food and it was ok but really spice and the woman were laughing at me because it was really mild to there taste. I then watched a professional dancer dance on stage she had hair to her feet and was very beautiful. She preformed all traditional dances that were for worshiping the gods. I was really amazed when she danced on a plate and could keep her balance. After this my bus was leaving and I went to go back to the ship but before I got there I witnessed the poorest people sleeping in the streets and on the beaches. It was very heart breaking and it was hard to watch. After I got back to the ship I went to bed very tired and looking forward to the rest of my time in India.

Mauritius

2007-03-17T06:18:00.000-07:00

Mauritius is great!

I have seen so much on this trip and I'm learning so much. I hope that everyone is great at home and I really can't wait to tell all my great stories. I have had some real adventures and some great times. The US will not be the same when I get back.
I miss you all
Jen

South Africa

2007-03-07T00:09:00.000-08:00

South Africa,
Hey everyone I'm doing great I'm learning so much here about the people and the land. I have been to Cape Point and I saw the Penguins, baboons, and osterages. I really like it here and I hope that some day I can come back it is very nice. Everyone here speaks about five languages and the main one is English. I have been very busy with school and taking trips. I hope to talk with everyone very soon. Jen

2007-03-03T05:37:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone,
I have made it to south Africa and I love it. I hope to give more up dates soon! I have to go but I love everyone and miss them.

Brazil

2007-02-20T08:30:00.001-08:00

Hey Everyone, Everything is going great I am learning a lot and trying to see everything! The first day I went to the market it was very hot and lots of people. The next day I went to Carnival with a bunch of families it was very safe! I had a great time and learned so much. The next day I went to see the turtles it was very cool, but I was hot and hungry. I then went to eat out with some people at this great restaurant it had very neat food and it was great! I hope everyone is doing great. This is short because it is very hot and the Internet is slow sorry everyone. I hope to talk with everyone soon.
Love,
Jen

Brazil

2007-02-20T08:30:00.000-08:00

Puerto Rico

2007-02-08T07:01:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone,
I have made it to Puerto Rico it is 86 degrees and sunny. Im having a great time and learning a lot about my self and others. Last night I went to a welcome rection at a local universdty it was fun there was food and lots of dancing. My one friend Elizabeth and I dance all night.
Well I hope all is well at home and I hope to talk with you soon.

P.S. The spell checker is in Spanish sorry for the miss spellings.

Bahamas Man

2007-02-03T08:51:00.000-08:00

I made it to the Bahamas and Laurie and I have settled to the hotel. We are both very excited to board the Semester at Sea boat tomorrow. We have met a few kids that are traveling also. We have done a lot of exploring in the Bahamas. The Markets are selling a lot baskets and shot glasses. So far every thing is great. I hope everyone keeps in touch.

Up Up and Away

2007-02-01T19:22:00.000-08:00

I am final flying out of the snow and icey weather of Erie, PA and departing to the sunny Bahamas. I can not wait I am so very excited to start traveling the world and finish this project that I have been working on for a year.
Bon Voyage

2007-01-30T07:50:00.000-08:00

Hey this picture is sideways. I was trying out the camera to post pictures. Hopefully I can post more.

I am setting sail February 2nd

2007-01-30T07:19:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone, I am getting ready leave the snow behind and fly to the sunny Bahamas. I have my suitcase packed, and I am ready to see the world. I am leaving Friday the 2nd of February with Deke's mom Laurie Showman. We are both really excited, and I am very excited to fly with her. I really wanted to let everyone know that I am leaving and to keep checking for updates on the blog page. I really like to hear from you too, so leave a message.

The Start of the trip

2007-01-11T07:12:00.000-08:00

I Jennifer Sanders have done it again. I have shocked my mom with the news of me traveling the world. I will be stopping at different ports and staying a few days. I hope that I can keep everyone updated on where I am at and what I'm seeing. I hope to talk to everyone soon and keep checking this blog so I can update everyone.