Under the Tuscan Sun { Italian Getaway Part 3 }

Oh Tuscany, you are a hazy, sunlight filled, lazing dream. But the journey didn't quite start that way...

The Cinque Terre { Italian Getaway Part 2 }

After a bit of a rush to make our train it was nice to sit back and relax; reading, drawing and knitting as the train wound us along the coast to our destination. Arriving in the Cinque Terre is really breathtaking. These incredible little towns are literally perched on cliff faces by the sea. The terrain in mountainous and exploring means lots of meandering which suited us perfectly.

When in Rome { Italian Getaway Part 1 }

Before I go to a big famous city I'm always a little nervous that navigating it is going to be tricky. I think this comes from having lived most of my life in Sydney and even working in the city and still feeling a bit lost when I am in there. So I'm always pleasantly surprised when it's actually easy as pie and right away I feel at home. This was my immediate experience in Rome and I fell in love immediately. And what's not to love? The cobblestoned streets lead you through narrow lanes that open into wide squares holding the architectural treasures of Rome. You can't help but feel you've just stumbled across them. The same goes with gelato and food, every corner holds some new delicious wonder and while your eyes and mouth feast on all there is to see and eat, you experience a little piece of heaven.

Finley's Time to Shine

Finley was very excited about the prospect of school, though his excitement was hindered somewhat by his nervousness as the day drew closer. He isn't quite sure with new experiences but as he has grown he has learnt that being brave has lots of benefits, mainly that you end up having a great time! And soon enough in every experience Finley is the most confident kid there is. 

Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island is definitely our favourite place to visit in the summer and it was exciting to take Mum and Dad over for their own experience. There is so much to see and do there, we have hardly scratched the surface ourselves, so we planned some new things for all of us and some island must do's too.