Hello everyone!
I know I have been slacking on my blog! I have just been running aroung Italy, and internet cafes have not been as widespread here in Venice and Chinque Terre. I cannot remember where I left off. Lugano, Switzerland was beautiful and very expensive. I had to go a few days without coffee and diet coke. Thankfully, I survived! We stayed at a place called Montarina which was like a little resort. There was a pool, a cute cabana boy serving cold beverages, and palm trees! I had to spend a little time there :) We rented little pedalo boats and pedalled around Lake Lugano. It was actually really tiring. We spent too long out on the lake and had to pedal at what seemed to be 100 miles per hour to get back! We were not looking too cute when we returned! I know my blog dates are a little messed up! Guess I got confused! We went to Venice after Lugano, and it was so cute! I loved all the water and bridges connecting all of Venice. Much prettier than the water in Amsterdam! I never thought I could take a picture that would look as pretty as some of the beautiful postcards but I did! It was THAT beautiful! We walked around all of Venice and did a little shopping! They had such beautiul Murano glass. I got a pretty leather handbag! :) It is a camel color and really soft! If I would have had more room in my bag, I would have gotten 5! Oh well! I also got a pretty ring! Wish my mom was here, she would love it!! We also had a lot of gelato.... its so good! I cannot help but want it after every meal! The italian men are kinda cute too! St. Marks Basilica is beautiful! It is in such a beautiful area of Venice right by the Grand Canal. The Gondola Boys were fun to watch as well! We were sad to leave Venice but not for long! Chinque Terre is the most beautiful place I have seen yet. I know I keep saying that, but it is! Oh yeah, Christy can walk now! YAY!!!! When we arrived in Chinque Terre, the train stopped right by the water. It really is breathtaking each time I see it. We hiked around for about 4 hours yesterday along 4 of the villages. We both have some pretty big bug bites. We keep telling ourselves it is just part of hiking. Guess Ill have to get used to that..... They are nasty though! We are going to the beach today! YAY! I have alread had my croissant and cafe latte, so this day is starting out perfect! I mailed some postcards as well. The little italian man at the post office was really sweet! I know this blog is really scattered... anyways, the foccacia pizza is here is yummo! I have had the same one the last 2 days- Pesto Pizza! ahhhh.... Well, we are off to Florence tomm. I am so sad to be leaving Chinque Terre :( Ill survive.... no worries! love you alll!

xoxo
Autumn