Here it is, already Christmas Eve.
I’ve already left behind beautiful Florence, where I filled my broken heart with gold: iconic art, like Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, and Michelangelo’s sculpture of David.

I admired the Field of Miracles in Pisa, and walked the timeless cobbled streets of Lucca.



I spent time in a medieval castle, and listened to Gregorian chants in a thousand year old church.

And oh, how I have been enchanted by the soulful ringing of those ancient church bells, echoing across the hills and valleys. Calling me to my own life.
What I had before, in all the other chapters, seems like a soft, sweet dream.
There is only this page now, this day. And in the hardest moments, only these words: step forward, find joy, bring all your love with you.

Hi Karin,
I think that this post is brilliant! You seem to have created
a new art form: poetry with photos, or photo-poetry. It gives
an added dimension to the words, as in “a picture is worth a
thousand words.” You could enter this in some contest.
Wonderful stuff!
Love, Dad
Hi Karin,
I love your words and photos! What an interesting way to journal your journey, and courageous too!
Love your comment on moving forward “to bring the Love with you.” I look forward to following more of your journeys in (this) lifetime!! Love, Sondra