Sicily is the largest and most important island in the Mediterranean, approximately the size of New Jersey. Its ancient name, Trinacria, reflects its triangular shape (the Trinacria is the ubiquitous symbol of the island today); the modern name, Sicilia, derives from the ancient inhabitants, the Siculi.
The island is separated from the Italian mainland by the [...]
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Geography Lesson – Sicilia
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September 1 – Palermo, Sicily
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The first impression of Sicily as we were touching ground was, “We’re not in Sacramento any more, Dorothy!” The next thing that smacks your senses is how very Middle Eastern this land looks: the palm trees, the color of the buildings, the terrain itself. As we cruised into the airport, we could see a massive [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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.
