This morning I woke up with a disobedient Miss Bianx on my pillow, breathing on my face with her deep sleep sighs and whiskers tickling my cheek. She throws herself into sleeping with the passion of a Crusader from days of old, dashing onto the battle field with single-minded determination. The difference is that her goal is blissful rest versus mayhem. Well, as my rather random circular logic would have it, her dedication to soaking up pillow time got me thinking about traveling. Just getting away with my boy to a place where our only purpose is to rest and laugh and eat and rest some more. And when I found these pictures of Cinque Terre, I couldn’t help but think – Yep, that is where I would like to be. Red painted toe nails and all.
Oh, Italy. I think I may need to visit you soon. Can’t you feel your skin prickling with the lovely sensation of cool ocean waters on a hot day? Delicious.
(Photos courtesy of BawkBawkBawk)



Hey Annie! I just found your blog from Facebook- I can’t stop reading. You have such a way with words. This post warmed my heart! We went to Cinque Terre a few years ago and it was by far my all-time favorite vacation. Can’t wait to get back there someday…