Ciao from la dolce vita (the sweet life) in Italy. Here’s a piece from The Huffington Post on how to live it wherever you are.

My online time has been limited other than posts on Instagram and Facebook, so I’m delighted to be here with you today while some of the retreat group enjoys play time in Lucca.

I’m writing to share a peek into 10 top Italy experiences so far that align with the above photos:

1. Our Airbnb view of the Grand Canal in Venice

2. A gondola ride with the family at dusk

3. Views of the Grand Canal from the Rialto Bridge

4. Colorful houses in Burano

5. Afternoon tea at the world’s oldest coffeehouse, Caffé Florinan

6. Our beautiful retreat group post-Puccini opera

7. Pool time in a pink heart floatie (I couldn’t resist!)

8. Stunning pink sunset

9. Teaching yoga in a vineyard with vistas of olive trees mountains

10. A day in Cinque Terre

There’s a few days left before we hop on a plane headed to DC and my wish is to continue the la dolce vita experience far beyond my stay in Italy. May we all find moments to slow, savor simple luxuries, and enjoy cake for breakfast. Bisous. x