Experience Sicily

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  • Greek Temple In The Moonlight

    The Temple of Concordia at Valley of the Temples in Agrigento is magnificent under the full moon. Whenever possible, plan to see the temples at night (as well as during the day), at least from the roadway. Another place one can see the Valley lit up at night is from the front stairs of the…

  • A Face Without Eyes For The Solstice In Sicily

    The winter solstice is upon us, yet I look forward to the summer solstice, when this sculpture of a Greek mask takes center stage at the sculpture garden and farm of Lorenzo Reina, the creator of Teatro Andromeda in Santo Stefano Quisquina. If you plan ahead and know an insider, you could be present here,…

  • The Fourth Season In Palermo

    In Palermo’s “Theater of the Sun,” the intersection better known as Quattro Canti, four fountains featuring women illustrate the four seasons. Not only the annual seasons, but those of life too. Pictured here is Winter. She’s an older, wiser woman holding a flaming lantern. Showing us the way through the darkest time of the year.…

  • The Two Bell Towers of Palma di Montechiaro

    The 17th-century Chiesa Madre of the town of Palma di Montechiaro holds court at the top of a long flight of stairs. Palma di Montechiaro was founded by the Prince of Lampedusa, ancestor of the novelist Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, in 1637.The famers of the area cultivate grapes for wine and the table, almonds, melons,…

  • Let’s Make Sicilian Fig Cookies, aka Cuccidati, together!

    This Friday! Let’s make Sicilian fig cookies for the holidays! ONLINE. Also known as cuccidati, cudduredde, and buccellati, let’s make these together! Friday, Dec. 17, 7PM (Eastern), during an online, hands-on workshop. Register at https://experiencesicily.com/make-sicilian-fig-cookies/

  • Viva Santa Lucia! Join Tonight’s Online Celebration

    Viva Santa Lucia! Join me online this evening at 7:30PM (Eastern) to celebrate the Feast of Santa Lucia. I’ll discuss the legends, traditions, and history of Saint Lucy, the patroness of light, eyes, and wheat. I will also sing the beloved song Santa Lucia live. Register at https://experiencesicily.com/santa-lucia-2021

  • Let’s Move Toward the Light

    Let’s move toward the light together in 2022! Join me in Sicily. Read our December 2021 newsletter (Photo Credit: Chiara Musumeci Fotografia)

  • Lucia Lights The Way

    Join me online on Monday evening (Eastern) to celebrate the Feast of Santa Lucia. I’ll discuss the legends, traditions, and history of Saint Lucy, the patroness of light, eyes, and wheat. I will also sing the beloved song Santa Lucia live. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-santa-lucia-online-with-experience-sicily-tickets-219247393857.

  • The Rewards Of Punta Bianca

    The Mediterranean Sea at Reserva Punta Bianca in Agrigento Province is something to behold. This is one of those magnificent places that isn’t easy to find unless you have insider knowledge. One day last spring, I went looking for it. I parked my rental car seemingly in the middle of nowhere, put on my hiking…