Note: I have had this post written for almost 2 weeks, but I just couldn't share about my wonderful journey to Italy at the same time that one of my dearest friends was saying goodbye to the love of her life after a massive heart attack. John's sudden death reminded all of us that we are not promised another breath, no matter our age or the plans we have made or the people depending on us.I have spent a lot of time the past few days filled with gratitude for normal days with my family, more … [Read more...]
My Arms are Black and Blue…….Farm Girls Go to Italy Part Two
If you missed Farm Girls go to Italy...Part One, you can read it here.First stop-Milano, the fashion capitol of the world!We flew into Malpensa airport, got our first passport stamps (!) and headed across the street to the Sheraton. We got our first glimpse of the kindness of the Italian people and started running into other ladies who were joining us on our trip.I always imagined before traveling to Europe, I would spend months with my nose in guidebooks learning all about the areas … [Read more...]
My Arms are Black and Blue….Farm Girls Go to Italy
Part OneBeautiful mountains.Crystal clear waters.Blooming flowers everywhere. Lemon and orange trees.Olive groves.Dining alfresco with a grape arbor heavy with bunches of green grapes forming the ceiling overhead.Sweet, sweet people smiling as I freely and happily practiced my Italian phrases trying to get the accent and the rolled "r's" just right. I'm sure I sounded like a fool. A very happy fool!I have spent the last few days pinching myself as a reminder that I was actually awake and … [Read more...]
A Reluctant Camper
I was always the girl who preferred "roughing-it" at a 5 star resort or at the very least a new, very clean hotel chain. I wasn't the least bit interested in campfires or bugs or morning dampness in my pillow.So, I am as surprised as my husband just how much I enjoy our adventures in Pearl, our 1976 Airstream. When I started seeing articles about glamping and vintage trailers, I began to get very interested in the whole idea.Then we visited a vintage camper rally in a nearby town, and I was … [Read more...]
I’m a Weirdo
Hello, Strangers!Remember my last post when I was stressing over how many pairs of shoes to pack?Well, our trip is over and we are home sweet home. The washer has been running practically nonstop for the last couple of days, but I am just about caught up and ready to put the suitcases away.We had a WONDERFUL time and our list of places we want to visit again is growing. Please add:Scottsdale.Sedona.Laguna Beach.We were able to spend just enough time in these wonderful places to wet our … [Read more...]
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