Not long after we arrived, our friends and fellow Band-mates treated us to a tour of Vietri Sul Mare and Amalfi, two towns on the Amalfi coast. In Vietri Sul Mare, which is known for its ceramics, we…
We visited Capua ruins on two separate trips, once with friends and once with Matt. Located about 20 minutes from our house, “The Amphitheatre of Capua was a Roman amphitheatre in the city of Capua (modern Santa Maria Capua Vetere), second only to the Colosseum in size…
Two different times we ventured into downtown Naples for some exploring. It’s crazy there, with tons of people crowding the streets. Castles, cathedrals, statues, plazas and amazing architecture intertwine with stacked apartments lining narrow alleyways. Laundry hangs from…
Well, we are in Naples now. The 24 hours of travelling, drastic time change, luggage lost (then found), Navy Lodge apartment, and jet lag are all kind of a blur now. I do remember clearly the outpouring of…
In January we flew in Ashton’s good friend Leia for a few days of being together. Ashton adores Leia, as you can see in the photos. I miss her too! After Leia’s visit, we flew Matt’s brother Brandon…
Orders to report to Italy in early February turned the holidays into a whirlwind for us this year. We sold our house (easier said than done!) and did our best to listen to Christmas music and enjoy the…
Jess traveled to California alone for a few days of family, sun, beach, and a farewell to Kevin. The sun was glorious, the waves magnificent, the time with family connecting, and the trip back to Bremerton rainy and…