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Sicily 2007

Sicily 2007

My Final Day – Discoveries of Catania

December 5, 2010November 26, 2012

My three week language learning adventure in Sicily had officially come to an end: my last full day on this island had arrived. My explorations …

Sicily 2007

A Driving Tour into the Nebrodi Mountains and Snapping Some Locals in Montalbano

December 5, 2010November 26, 2012

Sicily’s scenic beauty continues to amaze me. Yesterday’s excursion by train to the medieval town of Cefalu was just one more example of the stunning …

Sicily 2007

A Train Trip to the Medieval City of Cefalu

December 5, 2010November 26, 2012

An early morning was in store for me: I decided to accompany my newly found friend and sailing buddy Claudia to her bus which would …

Sicily 2007

A Walking Tour of Milazzo

December 5, 2010November 26, 2012

Well, my week on the Solitaire II, studying Italian and sailing through the Eolian Islands, had come to an end. Last night our sailing group …

Sicily 2007

Goodbye Vulcano, Playful Dolphins and a Catch of Tunas

December 5, 2010January 7, 2013

The days on this sailing trip are so compressed and amazingly full of diverse experiences: waking yesterday in beautiful Lipari, followed by a driving tour …

Sicily 2007

A Hike to the Gran Cratere of Vulcano and a Magical Evening

December 5, 2010November 26, 2012

Our beautiful dinner in the old town of Lipari last night was another opportunity to get to know Sicilian cuisine. A light-hearted evening was followed …

Sicily 2007

Picturesque Panarea and a Feast in Lipari

December 5, 2010November 26, 2012

I had definitely overcome my little bout of seasickness last night on our way from Stromboli to Panarea. A good rest had cured all my …

Sicily 2007

Stromboli and Carabinieri in Golfcarts

December 5, 2010November 26, 2012

Due to bad weather yesterday we spent the entire day docked at Santa Marina di Salina but we had nevertheless a great experience during our …

Sicily 2007

A Driving Tour of Salina, Il Postino and Language Lessons

December 5, 2010November 26, 2012

After our explorations of Lipari and Salina yesterday the weather was going to keep us on the island of Salina today. I woke up early …

Sicily 2007

Discoveries of Lipari to Salina

December 5, 2010November 2, 2012

My first afternoon and night on a sailboat had gone surprisingly well. After our little late night excursion into the town of Lipari I had …

Sicily 2007

Our Sailing Trip to the Eolian Islands Begins

December 5, 2010November 26, 2012

Following my last day in Taormina and my arrival last night in Milazzo I caught a good rest to get up early today to repack …

Sicily 2007

Goobye Taormina – Hello Milazzo

December 5, 2010November 26, 2012

My last day in Taormina had started: I woke up at daybreak to pack my suitcase since later today I would be relocating from Taormina …

Sicily 2007

Pottery Painting Lessons and a Hike up the Flanks of Mount Etna

December 5, 2010November 26, 2012

On a gorgeous morning following a good sleep after last night’s cooking lesson I woke up at about 6 am and stepped out on the …

Sicily 2007

A Sicilian Cooking Class and Enjoying an 8-course Meal

December 5, 2010November 26, 2012

I had thoroughly enjoyed my personal Sicilian history lesson provided by Alessandro Adorno, the Founder and Director of the Babilonia Language School. In addition he …

Sicily 2007

A Personal History Lesson about the Mafia

December 5, 2010November 26, 2012

With the images from my beautiful excursion around Mount Etna still etched freshly in my mind, I got ready for another day of Italian studies …

Sicily 2007

A Driving Tour around Mount Etna

December 5, 2010January 2, 2013

Today was Italian Labour Day, a big national holiday that presented the perfect opportunity to do a little out of town excursion: a drive around …

Sicily 2007

Sicily Travel: My Language Studies Begin

December 5, 2010January 17, 2013

Language study travel is not at all new to me. Two years ago I went to the University of Havana to study Spanish, and last …

Sicily 2007

An Excursion into Antiquity: Siracusa

December 5, 2010November 26, 2012

Finally, my first day of beautiful weather in Sicily, a perfect day for an out-of-town excursion. I started my day with a nourishing breakfast on …

Sicily 2007

A Hike to Castelmola and Some Sicilian Delicacies

December 5, 2010November 26, 2012

A rainy morning had provided a great opportunity to get the owners of my hotel a bit better. After my interview with the Sciglio family …

Sicily 2007

An Interview with the Sciglio Family who runs my Small Hotel

December 5, 2010November 26, 2012

I really enjoyed my location at Hotel Villa Nettuno, this 13-room family run hotel on the north side of Taormina. Since it was a rainy …

Sicily 2007

Arrival in Taormina and First Impressions

December 5, 2010January 9, 2013

So my latest travel adventure has just begun: three weeks in Sicily to get to know this beautiful historic island and to learn Italian in …

Sicily 2007

My Three-week Italian Language Learning Adventure

December 5, 2010November 26, 2012

Sicily – the name alone conjures up images of an exotic island, a mysterious and fascinating past. I have wanted to explore Italy for some …

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