Today was five-star and turned that windstorm/power outage into just another experience. The modern Siricusa has some ancient ruins, an impressive modern church that looks like a spaceship, and and old church with a painting from the 1600s. We enjoyed all of that, but Ortigia is a jewel of winding alleys, artists, musicians and a … Continue reading Ortigia Is A Jewel & a Tuk-Tuk Tour Made It Possible To See It All
We made it to Ortigia and the sea after a harrowing night We had a different and unwelcome adventure Thursday evening and into the wee hours Friday. Thursday was fabulous, as I mentioned in the blog posted on Friday. But Thursday night was terrifying. The wind picked up about 7 p.m. and intensified throughout the … Continue reading Another Travel Day & Terrifying Winds
We had such a great day! It began with a Thomaston connection. We went to the home of Rachel Villa, formerly Rachel Paterson. Her parents were Sharon Smith Foster and David Paterson of Thomaston. She attended Upson-Lee High School and her mother and Gail Thomas were sisters. Rachel Villa, who lived in Thomaston, Ga. for … Continue reading A Fabulous Last Day around Mt. Etna & a Thomaston Connection!
This ricotta stuffed ravioli with a pumpkin/pistachio sauce was fantastic. This was one of those days where plans fell through, but things turned out just fine. We drove to the Mt. Etna museum (I’m not going to keep harping on how terrifying the drive everywhere is…but it was terrifying). But the museum was closed to … Continue reading Ladies Who Lunch
Sunrise from our villa We drove a long and winding road today, up the mountain, down the mountain and across the mountain and it led us to something truly memorable.We met a gentle soul who gave us a magical experience just because he could, just because he wanted to share something special with some strangers. … Continue reading A Magical Day
We visited one of Sicily’s most picturesque towns today, Taormina, perched atop a mountain overlooking the sea. Even though it was overcast, the views were stunning. Taormina is filled with side alleys that lead to the towns multi levels. We got a late start, for which I am to blame. I stayed up late trying … Continue reading Taormina: Such A Beauty
Kim & Betsy 