It is said all over the World that looking at a Mountain can boost your mood, enrich your Soul. Its like Magic.
I dont know if its the fact that they tower over us, the majesty of Mother Nature in all her glory, making us feel small on a Planet that has so much to offer, filling us with possibilities, or if its the great unknown- whats up there?? I have to find out!- but the saying is truth- “the Mountains are calling, I must go.”
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If you know me at all, Autumn is my favorite Season- October especially getting me giddy- Lately, I really needed just that, some giddy.
I dont talk about this openly, at all, and hardly even with those who are super close to me, but this last year and a half I have been internally struggling.
Read MoreFirst weekend in October, and by golly I needed this-
I was sent a link to a park on the Northern side of Etna to check out- In late October/Early November the mountain explodes in Autumn colors, completely dressed to impress… So we thought we would get a jump and check out this spot! As always when heading to the Mountains, you need to prepare for anything-
Read MoreThis week has been a real emotional roller-coaster.
I have put this off since we have been back from vacation last August…. Not even being able to look at the photos or footage I shot- embraces and laughter shared still so fresh, the tears shed having to come back to Sicily, to leave our loved ones who we miss intensely…. The decisions and choices we have moving with the Navy have layers of reasoning, yet all of us dont want to be here right now. At all. We want to be with you.
Read MoreThe Land Of Dragons…. A Date Andrew and Hannah Style ;)
Ok, so there weren't really Dragons, of course... Anyone else have Kahleesi envy??? Just a little?
Last weekends' Hike up Mt Etna felt like we had, once again, stepped back in time. We entered the land beneath a canopy of fog and clouds, so moody and dreamy it honestly felt like at any moment GIANT flying beasts would swoop in- cut through the thick white blocking the incredible views in every direction...
Read MoreIt feels soooo good to have this piece of my wardrobe complete…. Woot Woot!
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreAw 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……
Read More“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
Read MoreUp 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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