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  • Cefalù View

    One of the most beautiful panoramas in Sicily: Cefalù from its pier. I invite you to see this in person, with me as your guide, on Day 10 of Experience Sicily’s Enchanting Sicily tour…  Did I mention the Arab-Norman cathedral of Cefalù was just named a UNESCO World Heritage Site? Yet, another reason to experience…

  • Golden Light

    “I am the light of the world. Who follows me will not wander in the darkness, but will have the light of life,” is the translation of the inscription (from the Gospel of John) framing the Christ Pantocrator, Byzantine-style gold mosaic art at the center of the alter of the breathtaking Cathedral of Cefalù, which…

  • Look Towards the Light

    Summer scene, Cefalù.

  • He Awaits

    A young ring bearer waits for the bride to arrive in front of the Duomo at Cefalù.

  • Adventure Awaits

    Door, Cefalù, Sicily, Italy.

  • Olive You

    November marks the olive harvest in Sicily, and the 38th annual Sagra dell’Ulivo (Olive Festival) in Pollina is currently underway. This weekend in the town that is not far from Cefalù on the edge of the Madonie Mountains, they are presenting cultural events including folk music, art exhibitions, and of course, olive- and olive-oil inspired…

  • Oh, Cefalù

    Oh, Cefalù, how you enchant me so. I never tire of your beauty. Your alleyways, your medieval pavement, your elegant cathedral… Each moment a new surprise, a new story, a new adventure.

  • Appreciation for Wine and an Unknown Man

    This bottle of wine is significant for a few reasons. First, the outstanding portrait on the label is important to discuss. It is of an unknown man, believed to be a wealthy merchant from Lipari Island, one of the Eolian Islands. It was painted by renowned Sicilian artist Antonello da Messina (1430-1479) in the mid…

  • Cefalù from a Distance

    Cefalù at dusk.