Tag: barca

  • Vintage Palermo Scene

    Antique postcard of the Port of Palermo with Mount Pellegrino in the background.  Thanks to Roberta, who found a pile of these in her home, for thinking of me! 

  • I’m On A Boat

    There’s nothing like being on a boat! (Remember the SNL video short “I’m on a Boat!”?) Well, last week I was on a catamaran with Captain Vito, leaving Castellammare del Golfo behind… The wind in my hair, the sun warming my skin, the salty sea teaming with happy fish (We even saw a dolphin!) ……

  • Right Now, I am Savoring Sicily

    This is where I am right now… And will be in September. Come away with us for Savoring Sicily, September 22-October 4.

  • Giardini Naxos from Afar

    Giardini Naxos from Taormina

  • Take Out

    Pizza delivery: Sicily-style.

  • Sittin’ at the Dock

    Boat docked at Mozia.

  • Sail on Silver

    Ortigia from the sea.

  • A Sicilian Boatman

    Un barcaiolo, or boatman, on the Ciane River in Siracusa. (Photo credit: Experience Sicily’s Filippo Buttitta)

  • Heat is on the Way

    It’s really cold right now in New York City where I live (-12C, if you must know). So, I’m warming my heart thinking about this hidden swimming spot in the cliffs of Mongerbino called I Francesi. A couple of years ago, my cousin Filippo (who took this photo) brought me here to swim. I can’t…