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Arrival and First Day in Venice

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 2.2200000286119mm, f/2.2, 1/1400 sec, ISO50
 “Water Bus Tickets” Venice, 2026

We made it to Venice! The flight landed around 9:30 am and customs was surprisingly smooth. I had no idea you could take a water bus straight from the airport, but for 18 euro a ticket it dropped us right off at Rialto on the Grand Canal. What a way to arrive. 🚢

After checking in we grabbed a drink and a snack at a nearby bar. It was mostly locals on their lunch break, and everyone was so warm and welcoming toward us. Later in the evening we did a sunset walking tour focused on the food and history of Venice, and it did not disappoint. We ate and drank so much, and learned a ton along the way. Our guide Lorenzo was fantastic. By the time we got back to the hotel we were happily exhausted. What a first day. 😊

Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/50 sec, ISO500
 “First Snacks” Venice, 2026
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 “Fountain” Venice, 2026
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 “Desserts” Venice, 2026
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 “Fried Goodness” Venice, 2026
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 “Street” Venice, 2026
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 “Gondola” Venice, 2026
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 “Canal” Venice, 2026

Bound for Italy

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 2.2200000286119mm, f/2.2, 1/90 sec, ISO320
 “On Our Way” 2026

We’re heading back to Italy! 🇮🇹 Two years ago it was Puglia with a gastronomy tour led by our friend, and this time we’re off to Northern Italy with much of the same group. But first, Mariko and I are spending a few days in Venice before everyone meets up. We’re flying straight in, so that works out perfectly.

It’s a long haul flight, so we’ve got movies, books, and vino to keep us company. Saluti! 🥂

Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/8000 sec, ISO64
 “Window Seat View” 2026
Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/12000 sec, ISO80
 “Cloud Carpet” 2026

Silver Lining

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“New Faceshield” Cedar Park, 2026

I finally pulled the trigger on a new faceshield for my helmet. It’s a silver mirror finish, and I’ve had my eye on it for a long time. It went on sale recently, so the timing felt right. I love how it looks, but honestly my favorite part is that it’s going to show the reflection of the clouds in my videos. 🏍️ That’s going to be a nice touch.

“Cockpit View” Cedar Park, 2026

My X-E4 is Back

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 35mm, f/2.8, 1/125 sec, ISO500
 “X-E4” Cedar Park, 2026

My Fujifilm X-E4 is back in my hands! The repair facility wanted around $750 to fix it, which felt like too much, so I passed on the service. So far though, it’s powering on and working just fine. Fingers crossed I can get many more shots out of it before it gives up on me again. And at least I still have my trusty old X-T10 as a backup. 📷😊

Latte Squiggle

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 “Latte Squiggle” Cedar Park, 2026

Learning latte art was on my list for this year, and my first attempt was pretty rough. Embarrassingly rough. But today’s pour actually had a shape to it. Not a heart or a rosette or anything recognizable other than a squiggle, but definitely not a blob either, and that feels like real progress. 😄 Baby steps, right?

Small Victories: Another Notebook Down

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 “Finished Notebook” Cedar Park, 2026

I finished another Morning Pages notebook, and honestly, it feels like a small victory!

One of my long-term goals is to actually use the notebooks I’ve collected over the years. If you’re a stationery lover, you know the struggle. Beautiful notebooks everywhere, and somehow they just accumulate. My daily morning journaling practice has been the perfect way to work through them, one page at a time. It’s actually fun to see how many blank pages are left (and see the amount getting smaller).

This particular Rollbahn notebook was a good one. It served me well through a lot of mornings, and I’m saving the cover as a keepsake. Do you do that? Save little artifacts from journals you’ve finished? I love looking back at them. This notebook is special because Mariko bought it for me when she was in Japan.

Now I’m moving right into the next one, and wouldn’t you know it, it’s another Rollbahn that Mariko gifted to me!

Let’s keep the streak alive. 🤙

What notebook are you currently writing in? I’d love to know.