Waving from Orvieto . . .

We’re having a grand time here in Orvieto (after several days in Rome) — can I show you a few sights? And give you a peek into my Travel Journal pages?

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Five (Pre-Travel) Things Friday. . .

I’m always a bit anxious for a few days before travelling, and that anxiety seems to have been a bit more pronounced and to have set in earlier for this trip. We’ll be on our way soon, but meanwhile I made a list of five reasons I’ve been fussing. . . and another list of five happy engagements that have helped centre me this last week. Click through to read both lists . . . and perhaps you’ll have your own examples to share.

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Summer Daydreaming about Spring Travels

A quick post today, peeking into my travel journal at a day in Tuscany this past Spring. I did a bit of sketching there and then lately have been revisiting photos, sketching and reminiscing back home. . .

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Slowed Down, Again — It’s All Good!

Slowed down by a bout of laryngitis here, I’ve had time to sketch some daily domestic doings. . . and also to revisit my travel notes and sketches. Hope you won’t mind popping back to Tuscany with me. . .

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Posso Aiutarmi: Confessions of a Travelling Nana

The title of this post comes from an anecdote I told my granddaughter in the back seat of the car, on a day trip from Rome to three different hilltop towns in Lazio. An anecdote that made her laugh until she cried — at my expense! — and also helped me reframe some negative thinking. Click through to find out more.

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