St. Augustine with Max

Max and I went down to spend some time in St. Augustine. We wanted to check out all the Christmas lights and the Castillo de San Marcos. 

The lovely sunset from our hotel.

For dinner we were recommended to try the Ice Plant, an industrial building from 1927 that has been converted to a restaurant. I got the fall salad and it was incredible! 

Max with his delicious burger and truffle fries.

The Villa Zorayda Museum.

After dinner we went for a walk to see all the Christmas lights. 

The Plaza de la Constitucion.

Walking up to the Castillo de San Marcos.

The beautiful coat of arms on a cannon.

The Latin phrase “VIOLATI FVLMINA REGIS” which translates to “Thunderbolts from the Offended King”. 

Walking around the perimeter of the fort.

Grounded: The Art of Looking Down (Part 15)

Standing on my patio with a rescued stray that would become my sister’s pet cat Amelia.

Walking in the woods near my sister’s house I stumbled upon raccoon tracks (above) and bear tracks (below).

Standing in the driveway of a prospective property while helping my friend look for an apartment.

Walking the streets of Rome.

Standing on the beautiful marble floor of The Pantheon, with the reflected light from the oculus.

Sitting in a lounge chair on the deck of the cruise ship around 1:00 am with my reflection, the moon in the top left, and the volcanic island of Stromboli visible between the gap in the glass.

Letting the tide wash over me at Kertos Beach on the island of Crete.

Enjoying The Mediterranean from our room on the ship.

Mom and I admiring the intricate marble floor of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Trevi Fountain and The Return Home

Later that evening we visited the Trevi Fountain. Designed by Nicola Salvi and completed in 1762, it is the largest Baroque fountain in Rome.

We all took turns tossing a coin over our shoulder to ensure our return.

Mom and dad.

We had our final dinner in Rome at Enoteca Barberini. I had the pasta with tomato and mozzarella sauce.

Liz had a delightful caprese salad.

The next morning we were up early to catch our flight back home.

The sunrise on the way to the airport.

Our flight back home took us over the incredible Swiss Alps. 

Flying over Zurich and its beautiful lake.