Category Archives: Travel

This morning we went for coffee and a pastry in downtown Sciacca.  As we were slurping (espresso for Ramona, cappucino for me) and downing a tiny cornetto stuffed with pistachio cream, a slim, well-turned out woman who appeared to be … Continue reading →

Ramona and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary today by 'having lunch' with one of our favourite fictional detectives, Inspector Salvo Montalbano of the Vigata police force in Sicily. Montalbano is the invention of writer Andrea Camilleri. Camilleri spends part … Continue reading →

This is the view from Enna, a central Sicilian capital from which you can see Mount Etna.  The volcano did not erupt, but we were very hot. (baked)  The 'shake' part came from Ramona's constant worries as I drove our … Continue reading →

To market, to market!  Spent part of our day yesterday wandering in the Capo market area of Palermo, browsing spice shops, marveling at the variety of fresh fish, picking up some salted capers and saffron, and generally enjoying people enjoying … Continue reading →

This is the view from the rooftop terrace of our hotel in Palermo, a sweeping panoramic vista of the city.  Arrived late yesterday afternoon after a long day of traveling. Campari and sodas on the terrace followed by seafood dinner … Continue reading →