Quick Update

Tulips in Amsterdam 

I have about a thousand pictures to share from our recent travels, but since I apparently have the touch of death when it comes to my computers, I'm limited to blogging on the iPad at the moment.  And let's just say that can be slightly frustrating and not the easiest thing.  So please be patient, I will have lots of posts coming soon!

Hello from Paris

Bonjour! We've been hanging out in Paris for almost a week now, and we've been having a great time  wandering around, seeing the sights, and eating plenty of chocolate croissants.  Tomorrow we take the train to Brussels, but for now, here are a couple photos of what we've done the last few days.

The Eiffel Tower

In the gardens of Versailles 

Walking along the Seine

Travel Plans

Ciao everyone!  Just wanted to pop in and give a little update on how leave is going.  We've spent the last few days at home in Vicenza, relaxing and not accomplishing much of anything.  It's been a much needed break though.  Sleeping in, taking the time to try new recipes, and going on runs in the gorgeous spring weather that finally arrived (okay fine, it's mostly Donovan going on runs).

But, as lovely as this has been, it's time for some more adventures.  So...tomorrow we're off for a couple days in Barcelona.  This will be our second time there, but we had so much fun the first time we have to go back.  After we fill up on tapas and sangria, we're headed to Paris for a whole week of museums, shopping, and picnics under the Eiffel Tower.  From Paris, we spend a couple days in Brussels and Bruges, and then a couple days in Amsterdam before finally heading home.  Whew...it's going to be epic.  And exhausting.  

I'll do my best to share a picture or two as often as I can while we're traveling!

Zermatt: The Matterhorn

Our second day of skiing, we rode the gondola above the clouds and enjoyed a beautiful, clear day right next to the Matterhorn.  We were fortunate to have an entire day of sunshine, a rare opportunity since the Matterhorn is typically blanketed in clouds. 

Hello from Zermatt

We're kicking off Donovan's month of leave with a week in the beautiful town of Zermatt, Switzerland.  So far we've been enjoying some spring skiing around the base of the Matterhorn, strolling through the village, and relaxing in our swanky hotel suite.  Pictures of the Matterhorn coming soon (if the clouds clear up).

Easter

We had a quiet Easter celebration at home, with a couple friends joining us for dinner.  Spring has been attempting to make an appearance the last couple weeks, and despite a long string of rainy days, Easter Sunday was bright and sunny.

Weekend Wine Tasting

One of the many fabulous perks of living in Italy is the abundance of local wineries to visit.  A week ago, we joined a group of friends at a local organic winery for a tasting and lunch.  The wines were accompanied with delicious bruschettas, pasta, and a strawberry tart.  Just another day of enjoying life in Italy!