Sunday, July 5, 2009

In memory of Krissy and Daisy.  They were awesome companions and sisters for 14 years and they will be missed.  
Krissy was the best dog a girl could ask for.  
Daisy always knew how to cheer everyone up and make everyone laugh.  
Santa Maria Novella
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Brunelleschi's Dome

The Leaning Tower of Pisa!

Pisa, Italy... In the field of miracles

Cinque Terre- my favorite place in all of Italy
So between Manarola and Vernazza we met Debbie, Todd, and Georgina. They were from Wisconsin and were so giving and kind! After hiking for a while with us they treated us to a delicious lunch on top of the village of Vernazza. We had octopus and squid and spaghetti, and ALL KINDS OF DELICIOUSNESS! Debbie, Todd, or Georgi if you're reading this we miss you so much and I feel so blessed to have met you all!
Our last day in Cinque Terre Elise and I decided to hike to all five villages and it was exhausting but beautiful and totally worth it! (Monteroso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore)

hmmm about five shots of espresso in Vernazza before we began our final day of hiking
boo boos and cankles from hiking
after a LONG day of hiking
Elise and Elizabeth

this guy started shaking this bridge and I laughed but I was screaming inside haha





Via del Amore : )


our hike the first day through the first three villages: Riomaggiore, Manarola, and Corniglia
Riomaggiore- The village in Cinque Terre we stayed in
Monaco
our awesome new friends from California: Leah, Peter, and Ryan
Ryan was a great fourth roomie in Nice...we miss you Ryan!