Raggiungiermi

I am back!!  After six months from my last post, it is high time for an update.  Excuse me for my absence, but I do believe I have sufficient reasons to back me up.

First off, my summer was fantastic.  We stayed at the grandparent's beach house in Livorno, Tuscany and there was certainly never a dull moment with three grandparents, two nannies, four children, and me.  Our every day routine was beach, chill, pool, sleep, for two months straight.  On an Italian vacation, you do not worry about whether wifi is available where you are headed.  This makes a very relaxing and sociable environment.  I did however notice the few spots along the boardwalk offering THE GREAT WIFI to keep in touch with the fam by Skype...it is so annoying how addictive wifi becomes.  It is a love/hate connection for me.

Livorno, Toscana

Nonna Susanna's beautiful backyard

In the pool! Yay!

Most beaches on the Mediterranean Sea have rocks instead of sand.

As you may know, all of Italy stops working during the month of August.  Last year, during my first aupair experience, I was amazed to find out my host dad who works as a pediatric dentist took off a whole month.  This year, with both of my host parents working as lawyers; I was just as shocked.  My host family took a two week vacation to Miami and I met my best friend, who is living in Istanbul Turkey, to explore Rome together.  We made such great memories. 

Ran, broke my sandal, then hopped, to hear Papà Francesco's Sunday "Angelus" and speech. Definitely worth it. (He is in the tiny window in the background, with the maroon marker!)

Train rides

Sightseeing

Sun bathing

And many many photoshoots :)

Positano, Amalfi Coast

I introduced Deniz to "aperitivo" and she loved it (what is there not to love, afterall?)

Piazza Navona

Deniz in a little Italian shop surrounded by Italian men haha

Proprio indimenticabile. 
Unforgettable.