Back in Deutchland!

Dear Diary,                                                                                                                April 10th 2016,

We are back in Germany! It is so weird being back! The transition from tropic climate, to the icy alps, to this is mind boggling!




Anyhow, we are here at the farm for a week, and then we are taking a bus to Berlin to visit Sierra's aunt! I am so excited!

Last Day in Italy

Dear Diary,                                                              April 8th 2015,

We leave Italy tomorrow. I am so sad about this! I was getting really attached to this place! I won't ever be able to see Lily, the goats, or the horses ever again! I'm almost crying! Its like saying goodbye to my pets except.....its forever. I can't forget the neighbor's dogs either, or our friendly neighbor! I got so attached to them all....no more mountains to climb, no more fields to pray in, no more climbing with goats, no more lizards, no more yummy Italian food, and no more cute Italian boys!


I never thought I would get attached to this place!


Today we went back to the mediterranean sea! I am not sure why, but I have this odd attraction to large bodies of salt water. Since I was a child, the ocean has always fascinated me! The ocean has an energy to it, and I feel it. Unlike other bodies of water, the sea seems alive! As I waded about in its waters today, and climbed up on the large sea rocks, I realized how ancient the sea really is. I imagined the people in history who must of touched this sea. How many people must of lost their lives in this sea. I envisioned the refugees from Africa who right now, must be trying to cross it so they can land safetly here on the other side! And because I was touching the same water, I felt like part of all those stories too!


I wish we could have stayed longer, but unfortunately time won't stand still for one individual. I tried to memorize the smell, the salty taste in my mouth, and the blue carpet that expanded to the sun. Now all I have left of the sea is some washed up bamboo, stones, and a memory that will never die.

Easter in Italy

Dear Diary,                                                                April, 5th, 2016

It's Easter! I went to church, and there were some pretty cute Italian boys there! lol. It's too bad I can't speak Italian.

Anyhow, we went to the ocean today! Actually more like the Mediterranean sea! We had such a good time. Sierra and I walked in the sea and almost got swept away! I got stones from the sea as soveniers for the kids. They are really pretty!

I only have one week left in Italy. Its been a very cultural experience so far! I will be happy to be back in Germany though. For some reason I have had a really hard time sleeping here.


Christ is Risen!


Truly he is Risen!!!


Happy Easter!!!!

Real Palm Trees!!!!

A real castle that we explored!

Sierra likes graffiti! lol

Lost in the Italian Woods!

Dear Diary,                                                           April 4th 2015,

We are unfortunately not going to the ocean today. The weather is a little crabby, so its going to have to wait.....


I took the kids on a walk to see the neighbors goats today! We had a pretty good time! The goats are really cute. I've named three of them....or maybe four? There is Mama, Julian, Lily, and Billy. Lily is my favorite! She is around three to four months old, and completely white. Everyday she comes up to me and begs for affection. She is so funny!


Later


We got lost in the woods! The adults didn't really know where we were going and so they got us lost. Sierra and I knew how to get out, but they insisted we follow them. It took us forever to get back to civilization, but thanks to Sierra and I giving helpful hints on how to get out, we finally did! But I am really exhausted now!

A nice day to go for a hike!

Sierra meeting an Italian guard dog! It was pretty friendly!

We found a horse!

Last view of civilization before we got lost!

A Very, Very..... Long Walk!

Dear Diary,                                                                                                April 3rd 2015,

Today I walked to the pretty little town of Monbarcaro.


It was a VERY long walk!


7km up hill, and 7km back! My feet hurt so bad! It was definitely not the kind of walk you want to do in moccasins, because they don't have shock absorbers. I went kind of crazy and started dancing down the street to get the pain out of my head!(luckily no one was around!) By the time I got back to the house I felt very tired, but very strong!


The town was worth a visit though! It was definitely the stereotypical Italian village. It had narrow cobblestone streets, small gardens, abandoned houses, and ancient churches. The family's little boy and I discovered this huge graveyard! It took almost half an hour to get through! On the walls of the graveyard you could see photos of the deceased. It was sad, especially the ones that were children, but it was also pretty cool!

The cemetery

Where the deceased photos and names were.


On our way back the little boy and I stopped at a church. I ended up telling the boy about the meaning of Easter, since he didn't know. It is really cool to see the look of wonder on a child's face when they try to comprehend it.

All in all, it was an increadable day, and I'm super excited for tomorrow!


(We might go to the ocean!!!)

Ever upward!

View of the valley from the town