Venice May 26 - 30, 2009

May 26, 2009 – Today we left for our Greek Island Cruise. Our fellow travelers are my Sister-in-Law Fran & My Brother-in-Law Jim and long time Friends Gail & Larry.

This is the 2nd trip together. The last one was 2 years ago to Italy.

This year we are taking a Princess cruise from Venice to Dubrovnik, Corfu, Greece, Katakolon(Olympia)Greece, Athens, Mykonos, Kusadasi (Ephesus)Turkey, Rhodes, Santorini, at sea, Naples Italy, and then in Rome to disembark……I need to get my Italian fix. Hence the Venice to Rome's portion of the trip.

We arrived in Venice on the 27th and took the alilaguna to Fte. Nove and made our way to Ca’D’ Oro hotel. A lovely place in the Cannareggio section of Venice. Very charming and friendly place in a less touristy area. The last time Tom and I were here was a year and a half ago for 3 weeks. What amazes me is how my husband remembers how to get around. I think he looked at the map maybe twice. He found the Hotel in no time at all. And of course took us all around.

We had 3 wonderful days in Venice. We ate at several nice restaurants. One of the restaurants’ that we had dinner at was Trattoria da Gianni. We liked it so much that we ate there twice. Had lunch at a couple of others but sorry I can’t remember the names. Just want to say that there were no complaints.

However, now I’m going to jump ahead. Today is Saturday May 30. First I have to say, I’ve been on a few cruises before, and all the port leavings, although nice, does not compare to the sailing from Venice. You have to picture this. The sun is shining and it’s a beautiful clear day. The music is playing Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman singing “Time to say Goodbye, and Venice slowly slipping away. I wish I could express this overwhelming feeling. Tears just kept coming. It was so sad but still so beautiful.

Pictures to follow when I have better wifi service.......

Matthew's 1st Holy Communion - May 2, 2009

Earlier this month my grandson made his 1st Holy Communion. I think he looks very handsome is his communion suit. And very cool with his sunglasses.

What I'm working on

Well as usual I have a few things going at the same time. I just finish my first knitted lace shawl. I tried to work with lace yarn and soon gave up. Not something for a first timer to attempt . The yarn is so fine that it sometimes knots and or breaks...So I switch to a sock yarn. Not to bad. Of course I would have liked it better if I could have worked with the lace yarn...

Gallery Show

Last Sunday was our grand opening reception at the Mahopac Library. We had a fabulous turnout.
I thought the presentation of the quilts was absolutely smashing. And I'm just so proud to be part of this very talented group of Women. Below are just some of the pictures I was able to take . I plan to go back and take another look without the crowds. If you are in the area do stop in. It is so much more impressive in person.

The Mahopac Library Gallery Show

A nice crowd

Lot of Delicious goodies to munch on.

Our fearless leader Jane Davila

Mahopac Public Library Gallery Show

This month I will be in my first gallery show with a group of fellow fiber artists. Sunday March 8th we will have our opening reception . If you go to Normas' blog you will get a sneak preview.