Here Comes the Bride - in hiking shoes

Today was a special day because my dear friends, Jeanne and Brian, renewed their vows. They've been married for 13 years and we all hiked up to Rainbow Falls, Jones Gap, Marietta, SC. Actually, some of their close friends (including us) hiked up to the falls around 9 am (its an hour hike) and they came after. Jeanne came walking up to the falls and we all yelled "SURPRISE!!!!". She started crying and Brian was so excited that he pulled off the surprise.

The hike was a total of 2.1 miles, i think it has an elevation change of 1100 ft. It was a difficulty 7!! Which for me was great, just to get in a different kind of workout but also because my 2 stepdaughters, Neely & Jesse, did it too. They did great. They never complained at all!! It took us about an hour and 10 minutes to get to the top.

Here are some pics from the day:

This was at the bottom (James, Jesse & Neely)

so pretty!

Me, Neely & Jesse

We're getting close to the top.. no this isn't it

We still have a ways to go...

and we're here!!

part of the falls from the top

the ceremony

Only time you'll see Brian being nice (j/k :) )

yucky!

It was a great day and I was happy to see my friends so in love, even after 13 years!! 

p.s. I was 17 when they got married!

Do you like to hike?

What are some cool mountains/waterfalls in your area?

Buongiorno!!

"Long Run" - my plan today was to run for 45 minutes.
4.8 miles 53 minutes
bleh and I don't want to even talk about it

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I'm sitting here watching House Hunters International and they are looking for places in Italy. Anyone who sees me on a daily basis, hello Jane Graybeal and Amy Brookshire, you know that I am obsessed with Italy right now.

I got a "learn Italian" app for my iphone and so far, I've learned how to count to 20, I've learned hello and goodbye, and that's it. I also got a gadget on my iGoogle page, an Italian word of the day... today was allievo (student). I think what I like the most about it right now is way Italian is spoken. 

My husband and I took a mediterranean cruise for our honeymoon and we visited Milan, Genoa and Rome. That's where I first fell in love. 

I love the people - they love life and aren't as concerned american desires... the love fashion and food and each other and LEISURE TIME
I love the country - it's beautiful:

Milan (source)

Venice (source)

Naples (source)

Rome (source)

I love the fashion:

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So...

buonasera!!!

What's one of your fav places?