Destressing weekend - hike in Promontory (San Felice Circeo)

Dear friends,

Here we are on the weekend and after a long and stressful week at work, we decided to go for a short hike about an hour’s drive south of Rome. The day was gorgeous and we took advantage of it so we headed off toward the Promontory of San Felice di Circeo. There are several trails for experienced and less experienced walkers. After the trail, we visited Torre Paola, seen below in the picture. It was a great way to relieve stress.

More info on the trail: http://www.parks.it/parco.nazionale.circeo/Eiti_dettaglio.php?id_iti=2247

What dreams are really made of ...

#RoyalWedding2018
Dear friends,

I just watched the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on live broadcast and it is without any doubt the most romantic event of the year. I watched the wedding of Prince Charles to Lady Diana many years ago amd as I watched today, I felt sorry that Princess Diana couldn’t be at her son’s wedding. It was great to see Prince Charles walk the bride to the altar, demonstrating how royal protocol has changed over the years.

Happy weekend everyone!

Grace

Happy Friday ... stress and relaxation

Hello friends,

The weekend is nearly here and it’s time to think about what to do the next couple of days. Normally, I cram my weekends with many chores as I’m sure most of you do, but I want to do something different this time.

I’ve been looking at yoga/meditation retreats to destress from the work week and aside from being expensive, I realize that in order to feel relaxed, I think I need more than two days. I’d like to hear what you think about these yoga retreats and if you’ve gone to one.

In the meantime, I found these gorgeous places in Italy that cater to this sort of weekend getaway.

Retreat in Tuscany: https://www.pundarika.it/en/

Retreats in Italy at affordable prices: https://ecobnb.com/blog/2017/01/holistic-space-italy/

Happy weekend!

Grace

Happy Friday - Positano trail and more ...

Dear friends,

It's Friday and I think it's a good time to cheer! My week has been extremely long as I'm sure everyone else fells the same way. I don't know about you but I juggle more than one job being mom, wife, pet owner, full-time office worker and writer! Wow, sometimes I wonder how I do it but it's all about keeping the motion going.

As Friday comes around, I feel the stress of the week and need to unwind. How do I unwind? I read and write because it relaxes me. I know that writing doesn't really sound like relaxation but believe me when I say that I sit down and write, it's like reading a book for me.

Not everyone is able to find a passion or a hobby so another thing I do with my husband on weeknights and weekends is walking. We love to walk outdoors so we look for trails to discover and head off early to spend the day in the sunshine and fresh air. What a better way to spend our free time.

If you plan to visit Italy and love hiking, then click on the below link which will tell you all about the available trails. If you have any questions, just contact me for further information.

Happy Friday!

http://www.sentieriitaliani.it/


Below is a picture from our hike "Sentiero degli Dei" from Positano, Italy (http://www.positano.com/en/e/il-sentiero-degli-dei) - Gorgeous trail!