Sicilian Golf Weekend

We headed south to Sicily for a weekend adventure!

On the ferry across the Strait of Messina

The view of Mt. Etna from our hotel room

Cooling off in the pool Thursday afternoon. Yes, swim caps were required

Sherri, Amy, and I may start a synchronized swim team...

Amy, Dave, Sherri, and I enjoying a pre-dinner cocktail 

The guys out on the golf course

On Friday afternoon, we went to Gambino Winery for lunch and a wine tasting.  

Gotta love it when the GPS leads you to this...

Wine on the front porch of the hotel before dinner on Friday

Morning walk with Sherri, Amy, and Carrie

Chris and Ron heading out for their second round of the day on Saturday

We had a lovely afternoon by the pool

While we were waiting for the ferry, Chris got to enjoy 2 famous Sicilian treats: Lemon Granita and a cannoli 

Sherri, Amy, Jim, Chris, Ron, and me on the ferry back to the mainland

FUN weekend with these ladies!

Meanwhile, back in Naples...

The kids cooked with Mel

As we were driving back today, they went kayaking and paddle boarding with Renee, Austin, and Amelia! 

Life Lately: July Edition

In between our travels we have continued having fun around Bella Napoli.

We've spent many afternoons by the pool.  Herky prefers to have his own cushioned lounge chair (in the shade) next to mine. :) 

Emma had a blast at Lena's birthday celebration!

We had an impromptu beach morning with Gabriella and Francesca 

Emma lead fun and games in the blow-up pool with Francesca, Gabriella, James, and Virginia at the Camilleri-Leigh's house 

After Emma and I got our haircut (the first time since December!!!), we stopped by the Camilleri-Leigh's for coffee. When Gabriella saw Emma, she got herself and Francesca changed into matching outfits! 

Love these girls!

Silliness in the backseat driving to dinner

Sunday Funday with Boats and Renee

Tuesday night dinner and pool time with Sherri, Ron, and Renee

Emma giving Gabriella and Virginia swim lessons :)

Blogger has a new look and I think I can finally post video clips!

Emma, Camden, Jake, Charlie, John Wilson, and James practiced this 20 times before they got it! :)

Ron and Chris golfing

Gelato stop after dinner at Dom's 

Yes, Herky is still living his best life! 

Ladies' Weekend in Ischia

We decided a little girls' getaway was needed this summer and Maddalena's birthday weekend seemed like the perfect occasion!  We hopped in a water taxi Friday morning and cruised over to Ischia.

Our island home for the weekend was absolutely perfect!

Delicious seafood lunch on Friday afternoon

Pool time!

The birthday girl

 Cheers to these fabulous friends!

We spent Saturday afternoon at Negombo Thermal Spa

Saturday's dinner

We had the best time hanging out by the pool all day Sunday

Ready for our last dinner out