We flew out of San Francisco on Friday evening. It was probably the worst flight I have ever had. I managed to get sick and we forgot to pack the medicine in the carry on luggage. So, I spent most of the flight with a raging headache, fever and intermittent trips to the bathroom to spend some time dry heaving (sorry if that is too much information). Not a great way to start a vacation, but I figure I got all of the bad stuff out of the way, so the rest of our trip should be amazing. Our connecting flight from Zurich, Switzerland to Venice, Italy was quite a bit better. I got a window seat and as we flew over the craggy Swiss Alps I finally felt like I was on vacation. It was stunning to look out the window and see the clouds dancing along the tops of the snow covered mountains. Please remind me to go back to Switzerland sometime.
'I can navigate airports no problem, life is another matter.' ~ Charlie
We are on our way!! Our flight leaves this evening at about 7:30pm. This time tomorrow I will be in Venice, Italy. Our plans (very tentative plans) are to spend a week with family in Venice, then jump on the train and travel all the way to Sicily. On the way we will make lots of stops and explore the country. When we have had our fill we will fly up to Milan to stay with friends. And then back to Venice to meet my parents and Charlie's mom. We will spend our last two weeks in Italy surrounded with friends and family. We will eat. We will drink. We will be marry!
You'll have a wonderful time. And you'll get to share all your amazing places and experiences with the rest of us. Even better you'll get to let me what is a must see for when J and I go in the fall. Can't wait for the first view of Venice through your lens.
(06.08.10)Have a great trip and eat LOTS!!! Can't wait to meet with you when you get back!
(06.08.10)Oh, eating lots is the option. Our family is filling us with sweets and coffee and more wine than I can handle! Life is good.
(06.09.10)
Roger, thank you so much for inviting me to work with you. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Ohhh, looks super delicious! What dishes are those?
(06.01.10)It was delicious!! One is a fish dish. The other is a prawn linguine. When they made mine they replaced the pasta with kale. So super yummy!
(06.01.10)I was just dreaming about ordering panels with food photos on them for my new kitchen and then you send some I just love. Call me and we'll talk! Love, Carol
(06.01.10)These are gorgeous Sara, I'm so Hungary now!
(06.01.10)
Charlie and I spent the last four days in Los Angeles, what may very well become our new home in just a few months. We stayed in the W hotel in Westwood and spent our time wondering around the town and the UCLA campus. Charlie and I had never really spent much time in LA so this was our first taste of the city of Angels. The take away... we are both pretty terrified. It is funny that two people that spend so much time traveling are so worried about such a little move. It is just a short flight back to the Bay Area. When I think about it though, it's not the moving that terrifies us, it's the staying. When Charlie starts grad school we are somewhat committed to staying put for at least five years. Combine that with the fact that we know almost no one in the LA area and you get a bit of anxiety.
The good news is that I will still have access to Northern California and all of my lovely clients. The area around UCLA and the campus itself is really nice and I am sure we will have no problem starting a new life in Southern California. I just have to think of this as expanding my business to Southern California, not really leaving Northern California. There are a ton of great opportunities, we will be fine. Right?
You WILL be fine! What a gift you both will be to Southern California.
(05.26.10)Thank you Yvette! I know we will be fine, it is just the start of another adventure. The nerves do have a way of creeping in though!
(05.26.10)You're both going to fit in just fine. A smile means the same in all languages and places in the world....even LA!
(05.26.10)Thank you! But I am pretty sure that a smile in monkey is a fear sign. Or maybe aggression.
(05.26.10)You'll be fine Sara !! You'll make new friends and no time and build your business too !! Life will keep you plenty busy and I love it up North but Southern offers a different perspective which you'll come to appreciate too !! We both took pictures of Tristen recently !! Love your images... look me up if you get bored and need a guide !! Email me if you'd like !! And... all the best !! No worries.. you'll enjoy your new adventures !! xx Ciao
(05.27.10)Thank you Beatrice! I would love to have a guide, I will definitely be emailing you. It is good to know that I will have at least one friendly face to show me around =)
(05.27.10)I love you and will miss you! But I also know that you will do great anywhere. I also know that LA will discover it has never looked so good as in your pictures.
(05.27.10)Thank you Jenn, I will miss you too!! But I will be back in the Bay area all the time, so there are lots of cups-o-coffee to be had!
(05.27.10)We hope to see you ALL the time now!! :)
(06.03.10)
Oh my goodness. Cindy commented on the baby elephants the other day. I responded with something about how baby anything makes us ladies melt. Well ladies... prepare yourselves to puddle up. I am pretty sure there is nothing cuter than a baby lion cub. Their miniature roar, adorable paws and wobbly walk. I am in love.
OMG that is the cutest! Yes, I just used OMG. Deal :)
(05.07.10)Awwww!!! You are right Sara....I am in love. They are absolutely adorable!!!
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I can't wait to get back to Italy. It's almost like being homesick. Give the Boscolos a big hug for me!
(06.09.10)That flight must have been tortuous for you, Sara. Glad it was just a temporary sickness. Gorgeous pictures! You and Charlie make a beautiful couple.
(06.09.10)Can't wait. My family looks wonderful, great pictures.
(06.09.10)We can't wait for you to join us!
(06.11.10)The flight was definitely not fun! And I am slowly getting over the sickness, hopefully I will be back to new soon!
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