Venice - Part 1

Venezia...che bella!!

A floating city with no streets or cars - just water canals and boats......UNBELIEVABLE!!

I even came dressed, but no Carnevale Ball to be seen ;)

And the most SPECTACULAR fireworks show I've ever seen over the Grand Canal at Piazza San Marco!!!

Cesena

Visiting my cousins Carm & Giancarlo in Cesena!!

First taste of the beach!   Even there they stop to watch the F1 race.  

And a field full of Girasole fiori (sunflowers)!!

Sicilia

A little taste of home......

Visit

Mamma came for a visit :)

Ngorongoro Water Project (Tanzania) - pump installation

Here's a small video of us installing the pump...notice the guy outside the window ;)

Click on the link (you may have to copy it and paste it into a new window to open it)

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s5L9lwrs4rI&feature=youtu.be&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Ds5L9lwrs4rI%26feature%3Dyoutu.be

Life....

"The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them." Paulo Coelho

Life is a funny thing. No one knows where it's going to lead you or how it's going to turn out. I've been fortunate enough to meet so many wonderful people in the last 6 months who have embraced me and taught me many things. There are always ups and downs, but what one must never forget is this: "Whatever you take out of life is what it'll give back to you".  I am so grateful for what I have and what I've been able to do, but it's the unspoken actions that we perform that go the furthest.  It's the doing and giving in the shadows without anyone noticing that is the most rewarding.

In life we experience many different battles and difficulties, but we will always persevere. Our strength and determination will allow us to conquer those feelings of despair and anguish.  One must draw strength from their own self  and the help of others to move forward. When you are able to find peace within yourself, your heart will start to mend and allow you to move forward. Find that peace, and happiness will follow.....

It's typically during difficult periods that we take a greater appreciation of the moments we have with our family, friends, and life.  Never (EVER) take it for granted, and most importantly make sure to enjoy each & every moment!!

We don't know when our time will come. It may be many years down the road or it could suddenly come tomorrow.  Life can change in an instant and many times we will only be left with regrets. The unknown is only scary if you let it be.  So LIVE each and every day as if it was your last....it will be magical!

Live it. Embrace it. Cherish it.