six months ago, on a bitter and harshly cold afternoon, amy and i needed something to look forward to.  something that reminded us that winter would not indeed last forever, though it truly felt that way.  so we booked a little getaway to rome.  i had no idea the crazy direction and life changing events that would take place between that afternoon and today - but here we are - and regardless of how insane my life is right now, i can not tell you what nine days with my best friend in italy will do for my soul.  a world of good, i assure you.  we leave this afternoon and will spend the first couple of nights just outside of florence with amy's brother kevin and his girlfriend amber who have had the most amazing adventure themselves over this last year {please go lose yourself on their site - they are such an inspiration and their writing and research on sustainable food practices around the world is amazing}.  then on to a quiet apartment in rome where we plan to do a little site seeing, a lot of drinking, more eating and tons of wandering aimlessly through the glorious streets.

see you soon friends...

xoox~jla

p.s. and on 19 july... martha and i have another little jewel for you.

Comments

[jen]

have an AMAZING time! i'm so jealous. lucky girl!

[Rosa]

What a great idea, Rome is fantastic!

Enjoy!

[Debbie E]

wow im so jealous,id love to go to italy..one day :D enjoy your trip and time there

[beth]

Hi Jen

I have been reading your blog for a while and just had to comment here - I love your images so much, and Rome is one of my favourite places in Europe. What a wonderful place to go with your best friend

Hope the treasured moments there are tonic in crazy times!

Beth

[heather smith jones]

You have so many new adventures ahead, Rome, then Brooklyn, it's so exciting! I imagine your girls inherited your adventurous spirit, don't you think? Have a super next two weeks in all this Jen!

[charlane]

yay!!! have the best of times!!

[Christine]

Sounds so amazing! Have a great time!

[Amanda]

I will say one thing: I want Rome polas in the book.

Ok two things...have a great time, love! xxxx

[ash]

Have the most wonderful time! xo

[Hannah]

Oh how wonderful! Have an amazing trip.

[A Plum By Any Other Name]

I spent the summer in Italy about 8 years ago; this is a reminder that I need to go back!

[Jolie]

This has really inspired me to go out and clean my balcony so I can eat breakfast at the table out there tomorrow!

[Jan's camera]

Your trip sounds like fun. Enjoy.

[Eva / Sycamore Street Press]

Sounds amazing. A trip to Italy is on my bucket list...to see the sights, to lounge on the beach, to hide away in the countryside, to eat, and take a cooking class, and experience the whole thing.

And best of luck with your move to Brooklyn. My husband and I just spent a month there for work. A fun place!

[my spatula]

sitting in that very chair would definitely be good for the soul indeed!

[Cassandra Marie]

Rome is my absolute favorite! I hope I get to go back again some day :) I'm glad you had a great time

xo,
Cassie
http://moonfaceon.blogspot.com

[Kary Gonyer]

my first visit here and i find....italy

wonderful

can't wait to read more of your wonderful blog...

kary

[Krista]

What a beautiful place to go. It sounds like a dream!

[Meg Dillion]

Ride the Eurostar from Rome to Florence as the sun is setting one clear evening. Bring your iPod. Listen to your favorite Italian songs. Take in the views. Study the shadows the sun casks against the Tuscan hills. I remember it all so vividly. It's intoxicating.

I lived and studied in Florence for nearly half a year; four years ago. Though I'm well traveled, like so many, I found a special connection with Italy.

I would do anything to live in Florence again. Enjoy your trip -- and post photos so we can all live vicariously through you!

[island girl]

i just came from rome with one of my dearest friends. it was so good to be back & see this wonderful city in a new light - in a more relaxed pace filled with amazing food, great sights & lovely conversations.

[Gold Coast Lawyers]

love the dreamy photo and words..xx

[Sydney Lawyers]

i wish i could be in the pic sit in front of the table