I have never had a desire to go to Venice before. I never thought that it was worth a visit, until I was there. The first time that I looked out across the city from the top of its lone parking garage, I knew that I would never want to leave this magical Italian city. …
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When in Rome!
No excuses! I have slacked terribly in writing this blog since we’ve been home. I know all of you have been devastated by the absence of our posts. We left you in suspense with so many unanswered questions! Did we ever make it through Italy? Did Mom enlarge her purse meat collection? Was Dad able …
Is There a Pig in the Pool?
The sun seems to shine closer to the earth in Provence. I think it is so that it can smell the lavender fields. Southern France is envied for its soft sunlight that seems to shine warmer and creates specks of gold in the air in the late afternoon. Provence is also famous for its expansive …
The Tradition of Entertainment.
As we have traveled and shared pictures we have received a few requests from our friends back home for certain pictures or things from Europe. One of those requests was a desire for pictures of street performers. After only seeing one true street performer in Paris and just one pair of sisters in the whole …
Dinner Roulette
Anna and I know very limited French. We can say things like “I would like” or “the check please”, but when it comes to deciphering a French menu, we’re completely useless. Our inability to understand the menus here has been the source of much confusion and has helped us to create a fun new game. …
We’re Going on an Adventure!
“How wonderful it would be if we could try everything. I’m serious, let’s make a list and just begin.” This is the opening phrase in one of the enneagram personality songs by Sleeping at Last. While trying everything is not a specific passion of ours, going everywhere is. Emily is frequently heard saying “I want …
The Traveling Twins 