Cresima/Confirmation

I am finally home... totally destroyed at 9 pm.

Here are a few photos of Sarah's big day.







It was a long day full of emotions....

Ti voglio bene Sarah!

Mom

Posh Sarah

Sarah




Yesterday was spent running around getting ready for Sarah's big day - her confirmation! Another round of pressies in less than 4 days.

Today I am offline. Check back later on and see the photos of Sarah

Ugly Buildings in Italy

Wandering around Italy, I am always in awe of the stunning architecture. But amongst the art of the antique buildings and palazzos live the horrors of modern architecture.

For example, this



It never ceases to amaze me that in a country where some of the best designers live and work, someone had to sit down and say -Yes, I like that, then someone else has to say Yes, I will finance the construction.

Welcome to my new passion...

Finding the absolute Ugliest Building in Italy!

Krista

Freaky Friday

Along the theme of you never know what you come across while walking in Chiavari.....

This is what Sam and I happened upon on during our morning outing to do the day's "spesa" (shopping) - in the carrugio (walking street).

A vintage WWII German BMW r75 Motorcycle with a sidecar!




As you can see, the bike is in near perfect condition baring the few "personal" touches made by the owner. Now, I don't know the market value of such a motorcycle, but keep in mind this thing has been parked along the vespas and modern BMWs. Meaning, the owner is most likely using it frequently.

If you are a BMW r75 motorcycle "anorack" (think trainspotter) rent the DVD of "A Bridge too Far" or you can see Steve McQeen in "The Great Escape" ride one (without the sidecar) through the hills of Fussen, Germany.

Otherwise...

Feast your eyes on this!

Sarahcakes!

Sarah's nickname at Usdan - the summer camp she goes to - is Sarahcakes!

Sarah had a perfect birthday. Friends, cake and pressies!

Not list all of her presents... but her favorite of all seems to be the envelopes she opened with - COLD HARD CASH -

Sarah, with her new found wealth, is going to buy herself something very nice when she is in New York this summer, an electric bass guitar!

Rock on Sarah!

Krista

Lerma

Not wanting to push down the post on Sarah's big 14, but since these photos are in some way related to Sarah...

Sam and I are finally becoming homeowners in Italy.

Yes, we are putting down roots in Bell' Italia. Crazy maybe. But, if you take a close look at the photos, you can see the view... It goes for miles and miles. Best part, some very special people are across the road. Cristina and Virginia.

This Saturday we go to start the paperwork to set this deal in motion and if luck is on our side, the house will be ours in September.

Then the fun begins

Krista

Happy Birthday Sarah!

A poet is, before anything else, a person who is passionately in love with language.
W. H. Auden

Happy Birthday to my dear Sarah. May your love and passion for language remain with you through life's amazing journey. Let it sustain you and feed your brilliant mind.

As you strike out on your own to conquer the world,

Remember

Life is not a race, it is a ride
Take it in stride

Stay strong of heart with a passion to learn
Look to the stars and yearn

For a love that is true
find it and let it sustain you

In your struggle to grow
Think back and know

The place from which you came
Gave you a name

Proudly loves all that you do
And always will be here for you.


Mom