Briana and Sem, Newlywed Series 2

My only sister was married 2 weeks ago in Bosa, Sardinia, Italy. I pretended to know what I was doing as the photographer. Thank goodness for Photoshop, it greatly improved my "work!"

Click here for photos of her actual wedding.
Click here for the first series of Newlywed photos I took.

Our second "photo shoot" location was on a retaining wall where Temo River meets the ocean. This was the site that Briana and Sem took a walk after their first date, and had their first kiss. The rest is HISTORY!!










Our last location was Cala Cumpoltitu, a beautiful beach 10 minutes from Bosa. You have to hike down to it, so Briana changed to Tevas. She and Sem strolled along the water, then jumped into the sea, from a cliff, IN THEIR WEDDING CLOTHES!!


















They took the words: Taking the Plunge . . . literally!

Briana and Sem, Newlywed Series 1

I really wanted my sister to have some nice photos in her wedding dress. She was married at noon and the sun was too bright, plus the pictures were rushed (click HERE for her wedding day photos).

The day I left Italy, we did a "Photo Shoot" and went around to pretty local spots. I can't say that her husband, Sem was too thrilled. He was worried his friends would see him and make up a funny song to mock him during Carnivale. So we went to some "Out of the Way" locations.

Briana lives in Bosa, a city founded in Medival times, with an old castle that "looks down" over her inhabitants.

This is the view of the castle, from the Temo River in Bosa.

This is the view from Briana's kitchen/dining room of the castle. Our first Photo Shoot Location was the castle wall and then we shot some overlooking Bosa.

Italia: Giorno al Mare

A few days ago, we went beachcombing and found lots of cool rocks to bring home. I'm all about cheap gifts.

We worked really hard picking up rocks, so gelato was necessary, to cool us down! I have fallen in love with pistachio and lemon gelato. My mom likes chocolate chip, Briana likes hazelnut and Jade likes Caramel.

At our second beach of the day, we did some cliff jumping. I love the sparkling turquoise water of the Mediterranean Sea!

I jumped quite a few times after my dad went with me the first time, even diving once. Then, Briana and I swam out and then hiked to some higher rocks. I was too afraid to go alone. Briana and I planned to go together, but I let go and stood her up at the last minute. Then I hiked down and jumped in at a lower level! I really am afraid of heights, but I bet you all didn't know that!

These two YOUNGER girls, Jade and Briana sure looked cute enough for a close up shot! I think Briana must be a competitive body builder in her past life. WHAT A BODY!!

Briana, Jade and Mom went exploring while Dad and I read our books/napped. What a relaxing day!

These photos show some of the beautiful spots in Sardinia that the other girls found!

My parents are so cute! It has been fun spending this much time with them. This photo was taken at our third beach of the day!

My mom and I were just having a conversation about how INTERNATIONAL our family is. I married a Basque, Paul married a Peruvian & Briana married an Italian. Michael is getting married next month to a Utah Girl, but we're thrilled about her. Being from Utah is pretty foreign, and a culture all it's own!

Today I'm spending the day at the Vatican and Sistine Chapel in Rome. Tomorrow we'll have a layover in Paris and then get home to St. George, via Salt Lake City. I'll be home MONDAY and I can't wait! I loved the beaches and the fun with family, but I missed my sweetheart and kids more than ever! I think this last trip alone has cured me. No more vacations alone for me!