Sightseeing with Mamma Paula

John's mom came to visit us in Italy last November. John was busy student teaching, so I got Paula all to myself for most of the week. We had so much fun exploring, and made some unforgettable memories. Here are some of the photos we took during the first half of our sightseeing adventures. Enjoy!

Thankful

It's easy to get caught up in worry and anxiety when there is so much uncertainty about the future, so today I would like to focus on something I am thankful for in the present - my job. Today I am especially grateful to have such wonderful co-workers (Debbie and Dr. Saul). Here are some photos of us on a normal workday. Enjoy!  

The Colosseum

Here are some photos from John and my visit to the Colosseum.  
Not pictured: 
1) Native American pan flute players (will somebody please explain this?)
2) Con artists dressed up in awkward gladiator outfits (a little too short there, buddy!)
3) A guy dressed up in a tacky gold mummy suit (we watched for ten minutes and no one gave him any money)
4) Hideous booths packed with sweatshop souvenirs (sorry to those of you who love snow globes featuring the pope)
5) Break-dancing mimes accompanied by mediocre percussion (wow)
You can thank me later.  

  

 

Day in Rome with Joe

John and I had the pleasure of spending quality time with one of our dearest friends on two separate occasions during our stay in Italy. He is truly a kindred spirit, and we are so thankful to have him as our new brother-in-law. Here are some photos from one of the days we spent in Rome with Joe.  

 

 

 

 

Anguillara

Towards the end of our time in Italy, John and I took a spur-of-the-moment afternoon train journey to the other side of Lake Bracciano in order to visit picturesque Anguillara at sunset. Here are some snapshots from our day.