The first time I came to Northern Sicily, it was at the end of October. I live in NYS where there are seasonal cycles of flowers – crocus, lilacs, and daffodils in the spring, azalea, iris and gerberas in the summer, chrysanthemums in the fall. But Sicily is a different story. She always has bougainvillea,… [Read More]
Sitting in the Sicilian Piazza
Sitting in the piazza Smelling the Coffee, Sweets, Cannoli. Wanting to taste everything. Entering the Cathedral Sensing the history. Smelling the faint incense. Musty. Smelling the holiness. Touching smooth, cool marble. We got off the autostrada in Cefalu, a small seaside community with a world renowned Norman Cathedral. That was the only thing on our… [Read More]
Feeling Beautiful
In my life I have never felt as beautiful as I do in Sicily. It doesn’t matter if I am wearing a “vestito per a casa” (a dress/garment ONLY to be worn at home – not in public), something more classic, or something more revealing. The first time I was in Europe, I was almost… [Read More]
Birth on Ustica Island
Ustica, a small island off the northern coast of Sicily, opposite Palermo has the ability to transport you to as simple a life as you could imagine. During the year, there are about 1000 inhabitants. In the summer, it’s another story. Ustica lines transports many people every summer from Sicily. Because I have the good… [Read More]
My House Near the Sea in Sicily
My house is near the sea – a walk, the distance of maybe 30 yards. Within my neighborhood, there is a very diverse environment. Because it is off the beaten path and a little quirky, there are buildings that were built 35 years ago without the proper zoning; Because the zoning was non-existent, there are… [Read More]
How to Look Like a Local When Traveling in Sicily
If you want to have an authentic experience and look like you belong while immersing yourself in Sicily, keep the below travel tips in mind. Don’t order a cappuccino after noon in Sicily. This is a breakfast only drink and will show your travel inexperience right away. However, Sicilians and Italians do drink coffee (espresso)… [Read More]