It’s Sunday afternoon here in Rome and our feet are enjoying a much deserved rest after taking us all over this eternal city. The shutters are open to the towering, colourful neighbourhood, letting in the sound of rain drops and church bells and rolls of thunder. The second storm of the day is coming, the first of which we escaped by finding refuge and espresso on a covered sidewalk patio this morning.
Not two weeks ago, Shane said…how about we go to Europe? Within a few days we had made it on a standby flight to Amsterdam, and since then we’ve been taking it a couple days at a time, not always sure of where our next destination will be. Exciting and yes, a little stressful I do admit, but wonderful to be sharing new experiences and relishing the opportunity we have to travel.
And so we find ourselves wandering canals in Amsterdam for beer and apple pie (and dodging cyclists), standing in awe of the Colosseum (and dodging vespas), and discovering great pasta and cheap red wine in the neighbourhood of Trastevere. And trying to soak it all in at once. Follow along on Instagram :)
bryan says
absolutely LOVE that last shot!
Roha says
Oh my goodness Mikaela, I have been one of your silent followers/admirers of your work for the longest time but I couldn’t not say anything now. I am a travel junkie and I know you’re probably really busy but please, please send along some travel tips if you can. Also, where did you take picture 4&5? I could stare at those forever.
Mikaela says
hi roha! #4 was taken in the trastevere neighbourhood in rome (loved it – lovely, non touristy area) and #5 was near piazza navona, also in rome :)
Jasmine* says
Love you both!! Have LOTS of fun!! :)
Christen Barnes says
You have such a charmed life! In awe.
Kim Spears says
AMAZING. Hope you are having the time of your lives xo
Whitney Lane Arnett says
Lucky girl hawaii and then Europe! Looks like your following a similar route as us.Enjoy the adventure of having no plan its my fave way to travel. Have a blast and eat a canolie for me
Kelsey Loewen says
Thanks for sharing these beauties! If there was ever any indication that one should travel to Europe, this would be it. Enjoy the rest of your vacation!
Tanis says
So incredibly jealous of your travels, Mikaela! I must admit!! Enjoy it extra hard for those of us who can’t do it!!! Love following the blog and instagram to see where you’re at!! ENJOY!
Meredith Sledge says
SO FUN!! Hope you had a great time, Mikaela!