Back in Venice

So, I haven't written since I've been back in Venice. I've been quite busy with Anna. So let me think back and briefly share what's been going on these last few weeks. 

I got back late into Venice from Frankfurt that Sunday night 8/23 and on the bus, guess who? Drunk German tourist! I was so exhausted and wanted nothing to do with them, they kept asking for directions and what stop to get off on after I and the bus driver told them which stop they kept bantering on and being obnoxious so finally the bus driver kicked them off at the wrong stop haha ;) 

Anyways I've been with Anna for almost 12 hour days and she goes back to school next Monday, woohoo! It's been very exhausting with her, not gonna lie she's been making it pretty challenging for me to enjoy my time here but when she is back in school I will have a lot more free time to explore Italy and do day trips through out the week! 

This photo is from my host mothers birthday, we explored so underwater caves at a lake about an hour north from Venice. It was really amazing, I've never been in any cave before, so it was truly an awesome 1st experience for me. That day we also went to a small zoo nearby the lake it was very cute and lots of fun for the three of us!

And few days later me and Anna went to the islands Murano and Burano. I absoluetly loved Burano and it's colorful fishermen houses! 

Below is the neighbor boy Jacobo, him and Anna play every evening before dinner, I love it cause it gives me a nice break! And they play so well together they are like an old married couple, it crack me up! 

Have to share this picture of Nonna, this woman is awesome! If you ever want to picture an Italian grandmother, this is it! This was us making biscotti the other day. 

The finished biscotti product, along with me relaxing...one of the previous au pairs left some books behind, which is nice so in my down time I have something else to read other than articles off Facebook ;) 

Just for a laugh! You'd think I was back home with that hair cut ;) 

So Padova this past Sunday was awesome. I went to an AOG church called ICF: International Christian Fellowship, and that it was! I had never been to a more cultural and diverse church in my life. It was incredible! They're were Italians, Filipinos, Nigerians, Liberians, Americans and on and on. As each of them embraced their culture with most in traditional dress. And they were all there to whorship and praise ONE God! It was so beautiful to witness. Everyone at the church was super welcoming and nice I plan to go back on the Sundays I can attend! 

Also on Sunday was the Regata Storica Festival in Venice. Which I've come to the conclusion that it is basically a renaissance festival with boats ;) No just kidding was it was really awesome! 

I also got a free spritz and t-shirt from some drink company! Free is for me! 

Thanks for reading, hope I can keep up with this, I know it's not the most exciting blog and I'm not the best writer but it's my way to share a little bit with you all!