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.”
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 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 MoreI 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…
Read MoreMan 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…
Read MoreCava Grande del Cassibille…
Ya’ll, I have been finding some Gems on ‘All Trails!!’ This hike was another W I N.
Read MoreWe had finally moved our legs……
Golly, there isnt anything else husband and I were craving more then a H I K E post quarantine….. Honestly, the kids may not have ever been on board so strongly either! The minute we knew that Nature was somewhat open here Andrew and I traded in our 4 seater rental for a bigger SUV and loaded up! Car, kids, fruit, music- Lets go! Im so late in the game, but I just discovered “All Trails” where I have been able to find hikes, the duration, the level etc with total ease…. Our first choice was perfection….
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