Category: Seasons

  • The Beach at Mondello, Back In The Day

    Antique postcard, Mondello (the beach resort of Palermo)

  • Cherry Season

    Sicilians eat seasonally, so from mid-May to about right now, they have been enjoying a lot of cherries (ciliegie). Don’t tell the vendor in the Mercato Antico of Siracusa, but while in Ortigia, I enjoyed a few myself! (I cannot tell a lie, really, he was right there!) When planning your trip to Sicily, find…

  • Happy Solstice

    Happy Summer! Buon estate!

  • Seeing The Breezy Ionian Sea

    The views of the Ionian Sea from our hotel in Taormina were dreamy. I loved pulling the drapes aside and opening my doors to my balcony and seeing this… And feeling the wind in my hair…

  • After a Long Winter…

    Rejoice! Sono a Palermo! I’m in Palermo! Amunì! Let’s go!

  • Lo Zingaro Makes Me Feel Fine

    Dreaming of the summer breezes of Lo Zingaro Nature Preserve in western Sicily that make me feel fine … (Photo by Filippo Buttitta)

  • Sicily in Springtime

    Panorama from Sambuca di Sicilia (Agrigento Province) Photo Credit: Filippo Buttitta

  • Joy From Saint Joseph

    Thank you to everyone who came to our St. Joseph’s Day celebration this afternoon! And thank you to Cacio e Vino restaurant for being such fabulous hosts. It was pure joy. A glimpse of our altar… Viva San Giuseppe!

  • Prayer In Progress

    Working the dough! Be part of our community celebration! CELEBRATE ST. JOSEPH’S DAY Sunday, March 18, 2 p.m. Where: Cacio e Vino, 80 2nd Avenue, New York City Reserve your spot and more details at https://experiencesicily.com/saint-josephs-day-in-new-york-city/.