I can't wait for September to be over, this has been one busy month. My brother and sister-in-law were just in for a week and we were busy everyday. They were only here seven days but those seven were very very eventful.
On Monday we went to Caltigrone a place famous for their ceramics. They also have these 300 steps that everyone climbs. As we were climbing them and taking a break Braydon fell and hit his head getting a cut and therefore we needed to leave for the ER. Dan drove us back since we were an hour from base and I don't drive as fast as he does, or the Italians. We got to the ER and Braydon was fine he just needed to get a staple in his head to help close the wound so it would heal. I think I needed something after that experience though!
Tuesday we headed to the Catania market. I have been once before but thought it was too busy and didn't want to drive there. We now have a bus that comes every hour to the front gate and for 1 Euro will take you to the center of Catania. We went to get the bus and after waiting for 40 minutes the bus never showed so I decided I'd try to drive it. I'm proud to say I did well and got us there and back all in one piece.
Then on Wednesday we went to Palermo and Braydon decided to lose his shoes. We were walking and he was un-velcroing (I know that's not a word) his sandals. I accidentally stepped over one in a cross walk and didn't really pay attention because I was busy watching were I was going. Then a few blocks later he did the same with the other shoe only this time I noticed. We didn't find the other shoe and I wasn't really worried because he was outgrowing them anyways. Luckily we were in front of a children's clothing store so we ran in and got a pair. There also happened to be a sock store right next door so we got him a new pair of socks too.
On Thursday we headed to Siracusa which isn't too far away since Kelly (my SIL) had a phone call for work later in the day. I had never been so I was wanting to see it. After getting frustrated with the GPS we finally got there. Then we couldn't find the place we wanted to eat lunch at since the streets are like a freakin' maze there. Overall though it was really pretty and I would like to go back. This time I saved the location in my GPS!
Friday was uneventful for traveling. We went to the mall and then home so I could get ready for the Khaki Ball. Kelly did my hair and did an awesome job everyone kept complementing me on it. Chris and I had fun at the Ball while Dan and Kelly babysat Braydon.
On Saturday Chris stayed home with Braydon while Dan, Kelly and I headed to Taromina. I love Taromina it has to be my favorite spot so far. We did some shopping and walking around. That evening we had dinner at Antico Borgo our favorite Agriturismo.
Sunday was another great day because we went to my favorite winery Gambino. We got to tour how the make the wine and then have a wine tasting. We also got to buy some bottles to take home! What a great way to end the trip for Dan and Kel.
After they left I had another busy week between my final night of class; dinner at the Captain's house; an Ombudsman appreciation lunch, and a going away party thrown at my house, plus Autumn fest on base. Hopefully this finally week in September will be more relaxing.
