This is the olive report! They are getting close to harvest, but still need some time. I’ll be back at this tree in a week. At that time, I’ll give you an update as to how they are doing! October is harvest for table olives, when they are ready. Meanwhile, we picked up our Enchanting…
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Farm on Etna
Farm on the north side of Mount Etna.
Green, Green Grass of Springtime in Sicily
Orange trees mingle with the olive trees in the orchard at Case di Latomie, Castelvetrano.
Emeralds or Olives
Who needs emeralds when you can have Nocellara del Belice olives? On Day 3 of Savoring Sicily (our Sept. 22 – Oct. 4, small-group tour), we’ll have lunch at this working olive farm, where you’ll be surrounded by the Centonze family jewels. But, not only lunch. We’ll also have the benefit of the owner taking…
Olive Sicily
I’ve been so engrossed most of the day programming our Enchanting Sicily tour, which I’ll be leading September 24 to October 8, I almost forgot to post something for you! OK, so, I’ve been inspired by one of the many fantastic activities in which we’ll be taking part during the trip: a tour of this…
The Bells Hung in the Distance
This landscape is from the terrace at Borgo Nocchiara near Carlentini. The evening before this photo was taken, I sat on a stone wall of the agriturismo looking out at these olive groves and vineyards. While the sun set, I listened to the sounds of the sheep’s bells hanging in the distance as the flock…