At 6:30 a.m. my eyes flew open without help from any cranky alarm clock. With that delicious feeling you get when you first arrive at a new place, I dashed to the window and peered out into our first full day in Sicilia. Blue skies greeted my thirsty eyes. Across the street and down the [...]
Archive for the ‘Cefalú’ Category
We soon arrived in Cefalú and made our way, like dogs sniffing for treats, to the old, pedestrian-only city center. With only a few pages pulled from a guidebook, we eagerly embarked on our treasure hunt of sites.
One of the twin towers anchoring the facade of the Duomo, a magnificent Norman cathedral built by Roger [...]
A colorful sign advertising a local puppet show. Puppetry is a common and traditional form of art throughout Sicily.
One of the treasures we sought to find was the Lavatoio, an ancient stone washing area, said to be a leftover from Saracen occupation. Only a sign pointing down a curving stone stairway gave a clue as [...]
We walked to one end of town where the streets plunge into the sea and found a belvedere overlooking a meager beach. We could not take our eyes off the mesmerizing color of the sea.
Italians love their beach umbrellas. You can bring your own for the public beach or concessionaires will rent you one, [...]
Sicily / Peloponnese 2007
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Melinda Trips 2006: Italy
Melinda takes you to Medieval hilltowns and guides you through the canals of Venice, wearing out her parents, her husband, herself and her shoes in the process. Beautiful photos of Italy and interesting travelogue at Melinda Trips 2006: Italy.
