Pictured below are two separate hikes, both in Caserta, not far from our home. The hills there are lovely, rolling, and quiet. The weather has gotten warmer and drier in the past few weeks, so we’ve been excited…
I took Ashton to the Amalfi Coast for an overnight girls getaway. We talked, strolled, listened to the Rent soundtrack (her current obsession), watched a chick flick, and stayed in a seriously awesome apartment. It is very…
We’ve been laying low since Christmas (with the exception of our day trip to Rome), spending our time at home. I’ve forgotten to take very many photos, but we’ve gone for a couple of walks, played a lot…
Finally, for the last few days of our Sicily trip, we visited Trapani. We explored the salt pans, drove up a mountain to a town called Erice, where we hung out IN the clouds, visited a castle, and…
Still in Sicily, on day three of our trip, we left our AirBnB in Giarre to head across the island to the west coast. We drove through the middle of the island to get there, and it was…
For Christmas leave, we went to Sicily! Our first stop, after driving all the way to the toe of Italy for about 6 hours, a ferry to Sicily, and our super cute AirBnB in Giarre, was the lovely…
:: look who got her braces off!!! ::Thanksgiving with friends (and cookie decorating) :: a traditonal game of Tombola (like Bingo, but with much more meaning and tradition) with our Italian family :: a concert (Phillip…
Cedar and I went here once before; this time we brought Ashton and Matt with us. The olive trees, long grasses, and low warm sunlight made for a lovely fall walk.…
We’ve had some connection and fun in and near our home lately:: :: Cedar and I went for a walk along farm roads near the base, enjoying the colors of fall. :: Matt and Jess had…