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…
The kids and I did a thing. We went to Paris. We learned about how much we enjoy each other and how to partner with one another, how to navigate public transportation including buses and trains, and how…
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…
Our sweet Italian friends met up with Cedar and me in Pozzuoli for a visit to some local ruins. Fall is in the air and the weather is cooling off enough that we can do some outdoor adventuring…
For several days of Matt’s summer leave, we went to the Gargano Peninsula, in the Puglia region on the east coast of Italy, just a few hours from where we live. This area, home to a large forested area…
