The ride to Taormina itself was memorable. Taormina is straight up and therefore, so is the road to get there. With serpentine switchbacks and precarious curves, expansive panoramic coastline vistas flashed in and out of view. It was breathtaking. Luxurious hotels perched here and there for those wanting a loftier view of [...]
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September 8 – A Quick Trip to Taormina
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September 8 – Taormina: El Teatro Greco
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Not yet allowing ourselves to be distracted by Taormina’s charms, we headed directly to the Greek Amphitheater (Teatro Greco).
A tiny tranquil courtyard greets visitors near the entrance to the Teatro Greco.
The Teatro Greco (Greek Theater).
Built in this monumental setting by the Greeks in the 3rd century B.C. and rebuilt by the Romans in [...]
Faces and Vases
Posted in Sicily, Taormina on October 1, 2007 | Comments Off
Returning to the main street of Taormina, we wandered the profusion of stepped streets and tangled alleys. Wrought iron balconies overhead overflowed with vivid flowers and greenery.
The severity of this Gothic building is tempered by the Arab-Norman windows and fanciful wrought iron balcony. Blue heads survey the scene below.
Keeping a head of the [...]
The Shops of Taormina
Posted in Sicily, Taormina on October 1, 2007 | Comments Off
Store windows were themselves works of art, displaying their wares like colorful still-life sculptures: marzipan in every shape and color, creatively stacked shelves of wine, creamy cannoli, fragrant fresh fruit.
The dolci (sweets) of Sicily are renowned. So artfully displayed, you can hardly bring yourself to eat them. But after the first bite, you’re [...]
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.
