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The Castle in the Clouds

Posted on August 11, 2011 by sarahsiev

  10 Ago. 2011 The Castle in the Clouds  “Che peccato. Oggi non si vede nulla,” the Bolognese couple lamented. It all depends on your “point of view.” We were on the Montagne Pistoiese.  The day proved sunny and clear, … Continue reading →

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In Honor of Uncle Tom- A True Adventurer and the Real James Bond

Posted on July 29, 2011 by sarahsiev

The Real James Bond “I dare you to try this,” the slender, old man across the table taunted my brothers and me, while we waited for our main courses at the Laguna Beach Ritz Carlton. His blue eyes twinkled, dancing … Continue reading →

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Two Plus Two Equals?

Posted on July 29, 2011 by sarahsiev

  Two Plus Two Equals? White and gray– the chess pieces spun in a whirlwind of blur. “Sarah, make a move!” my cousin moaned. A cold white hand reached up my shirt. The touch and smell of the distant, unknown … Continue reading →

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“Jersey Shore”– Florentine Parades & Plagues of a Different Era

Posted on July 25, 2011 by sarahsiev

“Jersey Shore” — Florentine Parades & Plagues of a Different Era “Oh my God! Oh my God! Like, oh my God!” Carrot orange tans, muscle tees, cross necklaces and East coast accents — any American could easily identify these as … Continue reading →

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In Honor of Uncle Tom- A True Adventurer and the Real James Bond

Posted on November 7, 2010 by sarahsiev

The Real James Bond “I dare you to try this,” the slender, old man across the table taunted my brothers and me, while we waited for our main courses at the Laguna Beach Ritz Carlton. His blue eyes twinkled, dancing … Continue reading →

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Attenti Al Cane

Posted on November 7, 2010 by sarahsiev

“You can always come back. You may decide you don’t like it after a week or two, and you can come right back. We can’t help you there. You don’t have rights there. Are you sure you want to go?” … Continue reading →

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Learning to Fly

Posted on October 29, 2010 by sarahsiev

Learning to Fly Every adventure starts with a motivation, a dream, an idea or, in my case, a sharp spur in the gut, urging me to race across the globe, to escape and find refuge in a passion.  “Sarah Sievert” … Continue reading →

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