Friday Flashback {Italy}

I figured the market was cornered today on Easter plans, recipes, thoughts, etc so I'd take this opportunity to be completely random.

Welcome.

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I don't share heavy personal things here by design.
This little space of virtual highway is dedicated to things that make me smile, but today is different.

I briefly mentioned the situation with my grandpa here. But after a successful surgery and recovery period we got news that this month's scan revealed new fast-growing tumors. Obviously this is a difficult time for our family. We thought the worst was over but now it seems we're gearing up for another fight.
I hate cancer.

This serves as another reminder of how precious life is...and why I joined the NMDP.
Today is a treasure.

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Picnik's days are numbered. There's no denying it now.
(Weeping. Wailing.)
 I've been on a mission to organize and edit some old photos before the magic disappears forever.

In 2008, we went on a 12 day trip to Italy & Greece.
Yes, it was a dream.

Here are a few of the pics I took...back when I had a camera.
(and yes, I took them all)

Close up of the Ponte Vecchio in Florence

Took this shot of Florence from the Piazzale Michelangelo, a hill overlooking the city.

Yea. I know.

The Vatican Museums.

You think you're really going for the Sistine Chapel but you're treated with enchanting corridors like this along the way.

You look up a lot in that place.

Neck exercises and Aleeve recommended.

I took this photo on a water taxi in Venice (which is btw, my second favorite city ever.)

It is a magical, magical place.

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Happy Good Friday friends!

Enjoy your weekend and remember what it all means.

xoxo