The Trip Home

Ah yes. There comes a time when all good things must come to an end. After spending a week in Virginia ... experiencing all the sights and sounds that a seashore has to offer, enjoying good food, taking wonderful bike rides, walking the beach, collecting treasures from the sea ... the enjoyment was beyond all expectations. God's world is a most beauiful place.

Nessun Dorma

Nessun Dorma of course is an aria that was made famous by Luchiano Pavarrotti. It is from Puccini's Turandot. It was also one of Mark Romanak's favorite pieces. That's why it's playing on this blogspot. Below is the English translation for the work ...


Nessun Dorma

Nobody shall sleep!...
Nobody shall sleep!
Even you, o Princess,
in your cold room,
watch the stars,
that tremble with love and with hope.
But my secret is hidden within me,
my name no one shall know ...
No! ... No! ...
On your mouth I will tell it when the light shines.
And my kiss will dissolve the silence that makes you mine! ...
(No one will know his name and we must, alas, die.)
Vanish, oh night!
Set, stars! Set, stars!
At dawn, I will win! I will win! I will win!

A Few Good Shots

Chincoteague Oyster Festival

Twins from Long Island
Berlin, Maryland

Ready for the beach

Chincoteague Island

Chincoteague shop

Checking crab pots

Mussels at Onancoke

Path to the beach

Liar's Bench

Lewes, Deleware

Smith Island

Evening Shadows
Smith Island Cakes

Followed close on our heels

Beach walking

Crab measuring device

Good restaurant

Chincoteague home

Celtic Festival

Bed and Breakfast