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