Day 2 Up bright and early, we packed up the car to its full capacity with me stuffed in the back seat, and started the long 5 hour drive to Val Gardena. Traversing the southern base of the Alps, we traveled east from nearby the intersection of Italy, France, and Switzerland to just below Austria. … More Italy: Selva di Val Gardena
My oh my this weekend flew by so quickly! Carina came over so we celebrated her birthday all weekend by lounging at the pool, enjoying decadent food, and watching movies. We saw The Impossible on Saturday night and it kind of freaked me out. The movie is the terrifying true story of a family who … More Day 327 and 328: A Not So American Thanksgiving
Saturday, December 29th We finally arrived in Val Gardena in the Italian Alps. In a town more Austrian or German than Italian, I feel right at home. Val Gardena reminds me of my beloved Salzburg except with a blanket of snow as the bells make their evening toll. The air is chilly and I feel the need … More Day 363: Gesundheit
Day 1 Our first day in Italy was kind of a blur. We traveled all day on the 27th to arrive just in time for 28th. However this view sticks out in my mind: But first, let’s talk about the flight from JFK to Milan. I did not sleep on the plane at all. Instead, … More Italy: Surviving Jetlag
Friday, December 28th Did you know that northern Italy looks like this? The Italy I know is sunny, warm, and flat with terraces of olive groves and ancient marble cathedrals. So arriving in the Alps was a shock to say the least. Italy has mountains?? I could get used to this. Especially when I am fed … More Day 362: The North of Italy
Wednesday, November 21st Back in China it is finally looking like fall.. and it is almost December. But the leaves are falling and they are huge! I take a Bounce! fitness class in the morning to write about for Spirit Magazine and have a blast jumping around like a maniac for 45 minutes. Bounce! is … More Day 325 and 326: Fallen Leaves and Fried Bananas
Hello and Happy New Year!! I got back from Italy Monday night and brought a cold with me! Let’s just say the combination of a stuffy sinus and jetlag is making me less than productive. Fortunately my legs are still smoked from skiing so I welcome the rest. Right before midnight on New Years Eve, … More Day 361: BIG NEWS… On the Move Again
Hello friends. Tomorrow we leave for Italy! We will be skiing in the Alps and celebrating the new year on the slopes. We will also visit the hometown of Peter’s grandmother. I love Italy! It is one of my favorite countries and I can’t believe it has been almost 5 years since I was last … More Day 358-360: Christmas Recap and Italy Bound
Time is a flying! Christmas is coming up quickly so I am running around like a crazy person. However I am trying to slow down and enjoy this time here at home with my family during the best time of the year. I am grateful! Now let’s get back to these China posts. It seems … More Day 323 and 324: My Last Day of Crossfit in Shanghai
Thank you everybody for your kind words and comments on yesterday’s post. I had no intention of writing it but somehow the words just flowed out of me. Actually most of my writing happens like that. It is all a happy accident. If I feel it, I write it. In a way that relates to … More Day 353: Published
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