The Soft Sunny Skies and Warm Days of Venice, Italy!

For a romantic get-away (celebrating our 9th Anniversary), my sweetie took me to the Venice!  We felt the warmth of the Italian people as early as our plane ride, where we meet a new friend who drove us from the airport.  Rick Steves sums it up perfectly, Venice is Europe's best-preserved big city".  With only gondolas, boats (even the bus is a boat), water taxi's and more boats, it's easy to fall in love with Venice!   

Venice has 400 bridges and 2,000 alleys and is home to 60,000 people in its old city. It's easy to get lost, but exciting to get away from the other tourist and just soak in it all. "Venice is a car-free kaleidoscope of people, bridges, and odorless canals." Strict laws prohibit any changes in these buildings, which makes Venice "Europe's best-preserved medieval city", as Rick Steves says.  Here was my favorite view of the Basilica di S. Maria della Salute from St. Marco's Square.

We carried a water bottle to refill at the public fountains. Public fountains, pure, safe and refreshing tap water piped in from the foothills of the Alps. The Italian girl on the plane told us because Venice has been a pilgrimage, (it has over 116 churches) it would refresh those who came worship. They are around every corner.

A local Venetian watering her plants.

Santa Maria della Salute at sunset.

The ligthhouse on Murano.

We visited the glass making factory on Murano.

The Bridge of Sighs.

Coming home to England felt like walking an the outdoor air conditioning!   Venice has become one of my absolute favorite cities to visit!

Picture Perfect, M. Family!

I'm not sure if England is trying to show off a bit before the M. family head out to Japan, but it was a very warm 75 degree day with no cloud in sight.  I was felt very privileged to capture some moments of the M. family before they head on out.

 I don't think you could get any more darling than these two!

 A. loves her baby brother!

 Pure happiness....love just pours out of every ounce of this family.

Happy travels, we will miss your family!  xxx

Miss S. Turns Seven!

 Happy Birthday, Miss S!!

The D.'s at the Old Rectory

According to the BBC, this summer has been the rainiest in history.  Perhaps we are making up for the drought, but this has been one wet summer!  Regardless of the rain drops, I thoroughly enjoyed photographing the D. family!  Here are some of my favorites from tonight!

Their father was not only Marine Corps, but served in the Coast Guard and is currently in the Air Force!

Now that is a legacy of service!

Happy 4th of July to you....from England!