I was saddened to see this news after just returning from Sicily. I had seen Vincent at the IACP conferences I attended, and his love for his Sicilian heritage all become clear to me on this visit. I am sorry to not be able to see Sicily with him as I had hoped!
Moved by Mothia
As much as Palermo perturbed me, Mothia ( or Mothya) soothed me. Arriving on a calm day, off season, we were they only visitors to this sacred spot for salt lovers. The windmills were still, and the salt laid to rest for the winter under brick roof tiles. The salt making process begins in May…
Palermo: Pensieri and Pigs
Pensieri, are thoughts…one of the most famous proverbs concerning Palermo is: Cu’ va a Palermu e nun va a Murriali si nni parti sceccu e torna maiali Those who visit Palermo and not Monreale, arrive a donkey and return a pigI left a pig! I really didn’t mean to, I adore Mosaics and Monreale was…
A Christmas Gift!
There is nothing like A REAL hot Chocolate, made with Chocolate! The foto is from a tiny bar in Erice where we went in search of the famous Maria Grammatica’s pastry shop.We stopped at the first sign we found saying they served Maria’s pastries, and our friend from Gusto in Trapani had told us we…
Christmas Greetings from Italy!
Signs of the time!
Sicily. Short but Sweet
We have started a tradition, leaving Florence in the cold winter, for our anniversary..and head off somewhere to see Christmas celebrations. So I have started a short list, for some short holidays.Going to Sicily has been one of my dreams for years.I have a long list of places to visit in Sicily that I would…
happy campers!
just got a note from a past student that wrote up her experiences at class.. for those that would like a Taste of what a day is like Thanks! always nice to have a pat on the back!
season for giving
another Blogger, Pim is holding an auction to raise funds for the needy.For a very small donation to the fund, you have the chance to win some great prizes offered by other bloggers.. a $5 donation… is all you need to join in the raffle. I am donating a copy of my recipe book which…