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 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 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.
Read MoreCastelmola, the town on the Hill…..
I honestly had no idea… The beauty of this area was beyond what I expected…
Read MoreCava 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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