Sighs and Hallelujahs Stories and thoughts about the adventures of life without arms

Probably the biggest lesson of this trip for me: Slow Down. (Notice my Dad in the background, way past the light. I'll let you decide if that's symbolic of anything you may know about him!)

Visiting new places to see historic buildings and towns was part of our grand adventure. This shot was taken in Riomaggiore, one of the villages in the Cinque Terre.

Great wine, fabulous food and long dinners were a highlight of the trip. These vines were on the farm we stayed at just outside of Siena, the location of one of the best meals of our trip.

Our trip involved lots of walking and picture-taking. I especially enjoyed the natural beauty of Italy. This photo was taken during our stroll along the Via dell'Amore in the Cinque Terre.

This picture is a good combination of the food and beauty aspects of the trip. Note the checkered table cloth in the bottom-left. Nothing like good food on the waterfront!

The beauty of Lake Como, as seen from our hotel room. Being near lakes and the Mediterranean Sea throughout the trip was wonderful!