It’s starting to sink in
133 days today. That’s how long it’s been since we arrived to start our new life in Venice, Italy together. Everyday, we walk the streets of this amazing city, getting to know the different neighborhoods, exploring new shops, markets, and restaurants, all
Saint Anthony Blesses Me Again!
As readers of this blog know, I have a special affinity for Saint Anthony. He has blessed me in so many ways, and I’m not even Catholic! I don’t care, and I don’t think Saint Anthony does either, because I feel his
One Day in the Life of Venice Bites
It always starts out innocently enough. We go for a walk in a new part of town, sightseeing along the way. We come across views that are so beautiful, either in their simplicity or majesty. In this case, we happen upon a
We’ve Been Busy — But It Doesn’t Feel Like Work!
Of course, when one is eating this good and living in a city as exotic and beautiful as Venice, well… life’s not too hard. Our week looked like this: We ate out A LOT. It’s kind of compulsory, being food tour guides.
Up and running!
Why is it that when the times are difficult, monotonous, or uncomfortable, the day seems to progress like a snail covered in molasses in January… in Alaska? Yet, when the tides turn and you’re riding that gorgeous wave of fun, sun, and
Excuses, Excuses…
“The computer broke. We lost internet for three months. All of our computer stuff was packed in a box we couldn’t find. We got terribly sick.” Oh, and of course, the ever popular, “We were super busy.” Hello, everyone. I bet by
Thank You.
I’m not Catholic, but I am a church junkie. I love wandering the hallowed spaces built by generations of men, hundreds of years ago, sometimes dying for their art or trade. I am humbled by these spaces — they are so grand,
Why So Serious?
We are moving to Venice, Italy. It is one of the most beautiful, romantic and culturally rich places in the world. By most people’s standards, it is considered a “once in a lifetime”, or “bucket list” destination, and we will soon call
100 Days
Today marks 100 days until we board that one-way flight to Venice. 100 days. I remember when it was over a year, when we were just talking about it. There seemed to be so much time ahead. Endless time nearly (or so
Checking Boxes
Decision made to quit our careers and move halfway around the world to start a new one: big check. Research new career: check. Get certified in said career: check. Buy airline tickets committing us to our predetermined move date: check. Find
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