I loved the cool climate of Paris; it reminded me of Kalispell at this time of year with its warm sun, cool air, and changing trees. I spent time outside our hotel soaking up Autumn, which I really…
We took a trip on a recent nice fall day to a cute medieval village not far from our home. Such a neat town to walk in, with trails all around boasting lovely views. Our day included crazy…
These photos show the view of the island of Capri as seen from the town center of the little town we stayed in, Termini, at the tip of the Sorrentine Peninsula, the view of the sea from the…
During our weekend in Sorrento, we hiked around on the tip of the Sorrentine Peninsula. First we headed out of a small town called Nerano along the trail to Baia di Ieranto, a gorgeous bay with a small…
Columbus Day offered a long weekend for Matt, so we headed out to Sorrento! First we visited the town, which is full of all things lemon… and tourists! I don’t think I’ve heard so much English spoken since…
Cedar and I joined some friends on a walk to a castle ruin on one lovely day. The path is surprisingly close to our home, only about 20 minutes away, and it is pretty easy at about 1.5…
Labor day weekend meant Matt got 4 days off, and, being a smart guy, he chose to use those days to cram for his upcoming advancement exam. We agreed that the kids and I would give him a…
After we discovered Lago di Castel San Vincenzo during our Abruzzo vacation in July, we decided we really wanted to go back for a day trip. So we did…twice this month. It’s perfect for our family: It is…
We’ve had more adventures lately with Matt, too, outside of epic beach and mountain trips. Closer to home, we had a hiking trip to Monte Massico, a beach day, a dinner out, adventures exploring new stores and new…