Wednesday, July 13, 2016

A Roman Holiday


Since the end of June, our family has enjoyed a wonderful getaway to Italy. We have appreciate the people, the beauty, the food, and the innumerable gelato stops. Each of our hosts have been gracious and helpful. Everything has been amazing!


We also had a wonderful time in Florence with our friends the Slaughter family and Abby Kroening. Tristan is remaining in Italy for the rest of his summer vacation as he works on a farm in Tuscany with his friends. Already they have been building fences, constructing chicken coops, helping in the kitchen and selling at the local farmer's market. 


Ava saying a prayer at the Cathedral di Santa Maria del Fiore, a breath taking gothic church whose magnificent dome shapes the skyline of Florence. We appreciated the many churches and museums that we were able to visit in Rome, Venice, Florence and Verona.

Peaceful evenings in front of your apartment in Venice.

Shopping for bargains in the street markets in Florence 

It was a bucket list dream to backpack in Europe with our kids. Everyone was a trooper lugging bags and gear onto trains, buses, and subways.




As we head home, we are deeply grateful for the experiences we are sharing together with our kids.

1 comment:

  1. This is really nyc! In Geneva the summer is a little cold!

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