A few weeks ago, we had the rare privilege of going to Malta!

"MALTA! Cool!! ...Where's Malta!?"

That's what my mom, my brother, my boss and roughly 6 of my friends said when I told them we were going. Truth be told, I hadn't heard of it either until Alisse and I booked a flight there. It's off the southern coast of Sicily, nestled in the Mediterranean. It's a confusing island of Italians, Greeks and Northern Africans. It's only 122 square miles, its one of the smallest countries in the world and its also one of the most Catholic countries in the world (apart from... say... the Vatican). We went for Alisse's birthday, the lucky girl!

Essentially, we played on the beaches, ate gelato and visited ancient cities for five glorious days! Here are just a few scenes from Malta:

It was just the most amazing experience! Malta will always be among my favorite islands!

Love,

Heather

Even Now

“Adventure is a path. Real adventure – self-determined, self-motivated, often risky – forces you to have firsthand encounters with the world. The world the way it is, not the way you imagine it. Your body will collide with the earth and you will bear witness. In this way you will be compelled to grapple with the limitless kindness and bottomless cruelty of humankind – and perhaps realize that you yourself are capable of both. This will change you. Nothing will ever again be black-and-white.” – Mark Jenkins

Scotland is just a dream! This was taken in the Trossachs Mountains, overlooking Loch Lomond. How much more beautiful can it getl? I think the answer is none, none the more beautiful. Tomorrow night we leave for Italy and I couldn't be more excited!