Our Weekend on the "Road Less Traveled"

Robert Frost once famously reported, "two roads diverged in a wood, and I-I took the one less traveled by and that made all the difference." This weekend we took good ole' Rob's advice. We ventured to Fivizzano in Tuscany. Once again, I was truly shocked by the landscape. The depth of the mountains serves to make your eyes curious but simultaneously calm your thoughts. 

It is quite wonderful to eat without something rushing you. This concept allows you to enjoy the company of the people around you and the food we are lucky to consume. I love Italian food. I think everyone does.

Time moves slower when they're at their Tuscany home, they like to "eat and sleep and do it again." This is important and good for the soul during the summertime. This trip made me realize that we don't need to associate tiredness with weakness--everybody is tired. If anything, it should be an accomplishment. We are tired because we exerted our bodies to an extent of exhaustion and once we rest we can accomplish even more. Thus, I think that having a month to completely rejuvenate yourself can be life changing. It is also something one can look forward to. 

Overall, I enjoyed this excursion very much and I am so grateful to have found such a welcoming home! I am excited for the weeks to come and to relax and learn with the girls. 

-Leah