The first week of July on the Mountain was pretty amazing… So much Gold! Spanish Broom in full Bloom- the colors and fragrance lifting my spirits, drawing me in- I honestly feel like Vale De Bove is my favorite Etna Hiking area to Date…
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Aw man. Since coming back to Sicily, I have been R E A L L Y avoiding my computer………..
To say I have been emotional would be putting it lightly. I have never felt more like I have left “HOME” behind before. Each and every one of the beautiful people we spent time with over this vacation back to the states was a part of that. Although we couldn’t see all of our loved ones, and the time line was insanely small, we did try really hard to make the best of it- and squeeze in as many hugs in as our hearts could hold……
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“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn.” - John Muir
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Up at the crack of Dawn, with the Birds, kisses on the kids foreheads as we RUN to the Car…. This was one of those days I just needed- When the walls were starting to close in on the back end of Covid- The island around us finally opening up to Orange and Yellow Zones so we could get OUT! I know everyone can relate.
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Castelmola, the town on the Hill…..
I honestly had no idea… The beauty of this area was beyond what I expected…
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So here is my first Post!
This past month I have been working hard on sewing up some new garments for my girls… Dresses to wear on vacation back Home, play clothes//romping around Sicily wear ;) For my Tea Bird’s Birthday I decided to surprise her with a cushy Bird…. One to lounge on while she reads… Im so so happy she LOVED it…
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I have a feeling there will be many Beach Posts…… We have so much to explore here!
This place is named “Marinai Beach” to the locals here on base, as its where a bunch of the Military members go …. Its about an hour from Base, but the drive is super easy and its very accessible… Called “Oasi Gelsomineto” you can find it here … Parking ranges from 6-12 Euro per car for parking, but its totally worth it! Clean and private and centered in a Nature Preserve…
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Every year I make them take photos with me…. And as they get older, they give me the ol’ “ Aw come on Mom!” … And each Birthday I explain, its not for you, its for me, for our loved ones, and the loved ones to come… They I follow them around for 20 mins and get some shots! hehe I always win… Birdy was bribed with a Cake Pop ;)
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Man Im behind on posting….. It happens…
This one tho, when we finally made it to the Mountain….
Every day we visit her from our neighborhood- Us and the girls on the walk with the dog, waving from afar, saying ‘Hello’… From the clear days when she looks massive to the ones she hides behind the clouds to the shows she puts on, lava spits and dragon smoke, its like we’ve become friends… There is scientific proof that people have an endorphin effect from staring or being among the Mountains- this rings so true for Me.
Eddie Vedder said “Sure as I am breathing, sure as I am sad, Ill keep this wisdom in my flesh… I leave here believing more then I had, this love has got no ceiling.” I found this quote to resonate deep with me…
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Cava Grande del Cassibille…
Ya’ll, I have been finding some Gems on ‘All Trails!!’ This hike was another W I N.
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