Excursion Etna
Mount Etna, an active volcano with more than 300 craters, occupies almost a third of the northeast corner of Sicily. … Continue reading Excursion Etna
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Taormina: The terrific and tasty island in the sky
Taormina is perched on a cliff overlooking the Ionian Coast and is often referred to as the island in the … Continue reading Taormina: The terrific and tasty island in the sky
Sensational Savoca
A picture perfect day began with some smoke atop Mt. Etna. There was a fresh snowfall, too.We joined the wedding … Continue reading Sensational Savoca
Mangia on Mt. Etna: mangiare e bere (let’s eat and drink)
When it rains we find solace in food and beverages. Lucky for us, the family of our friends welcome visitors … Continue reading Mangia on Mt. Etna: mangiare e bere (let’s eat and drink)
Autumn blooms in Sicily
As we unwind and immerse ourselves at the Castello, the beautiful foliage has captured our attention. Between the buildings with … Continue reading Autumn blooms in Sicily
Around Mt Etna to Castello di San Marco
Caprice Cafe, at the top of the hill in Bronte, serves up a delicious and typical Sicilian breakfast, a coronet … Continue reading Around Mt Etna to Castello di San Marco
Green Gold: Pistachios of Bronte
The sky was blue, the air crisp and Etna was smoking.Bronte is the pistachio capital of Sicily. The trees are … Continue reading Green Gold: Pistachios of Bronte
Three Baroque towns
Our drive out of Ortigia and along the eastern coast had the turquoise water of the Ionian Sea on one … Continue reading Three Baroque towns
Pioneers from Hells Canyon, Oregon to the Moon Craters of Idaho
The eastern Oregon landscape is astounding. The canyons are very deep, carved by the Snake River. There are lush verdant … Continue reading Pioneers from Hells Canyon, Oregon to the Moon Craters of Idaho
The Ape Caves…no monkey business
Mount St. Helens is a somewhat dormant volcano. It last erupted in 2008; more memorable was the deadly eruption in … Continue reading The Ape Caves…no monkey business
