We took a trip about an hour north to Gaeta, where we heard there is a fantastic Christmas lights display. We started out in a medieval town called Maranola, where we found historical landmarks in a quiet village…
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…
Jess had an opportunity to join a tour of an olive press company. I learned a lot about olives, olive pressing, and olive oil tasting. Afterward we shared lunch served by the hosts!…
We spent a weekend day visiting a ruined city, Hercolano. It is in Naples, near Pompeii, and it was also destroyed by Mt. Vesuvio. It is very similar to Pompeii but with more preserved ruins and fewer tourists. …
Our friends took us on a hike in Caserta to watch the sunset. After enjoying the beauty of this place, having fun exploring and walking with their lovely kids, and finishing the hike when it was fully dark…
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…
