Tag: sicily itinerary
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The Pillars of Paradise in Siracusa, Sicily
When you are in the Neapolis Archaeological Park in Siracusa, Sicily there is more to see here than just the ancient Greek and Roman ruins. Pay attention too to the large pillar(s) that you’ll see in the Latomie del Paradiso on the way to The Ear of Dionysius cave. What exactly are these pillars? Well,…
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The Gothic Ruin in Ragusa Ibla, Sicily
The Portale di San Giorgio or the Portal of Saint George is the only thing that remains of the gothic-style church of Saint George that existed in Ragusa Ibla before the 1693 earthquake. The original church was built in the early 1300s, then modified in the 1500s after it suffered damage from an earthquake in…
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My Study of Wheat in Sicily
I’ve been watching the wheat grow. I know, it’s like watching a pot boil. It takes many weeks for the durum wheat seeds that are planted before Saint Martin’s Day, November 11, to germinate and then transform into the grain that becomes the semolina flour that becomes our bread and pasta, but it’s been a…
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Celebrate Saint Joseph’s Day in New York City in March 2026
Saint Joseph is Sicily’s Patron Saint. He’s a powerful protector, the surrogate father of Jesus, the patron of fathers, fatherhood, carpenters, and those who toil for their work, and the guardian of the hearth and home. Sicilians celebrate San Giuseppe with fervor! Join us on Sunday, March 22 in New York City at Cacio e…
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Mid-Winter In Sicily Is Marked By The Feast of Sant’Agata
I’m thinking back to last year’s Feast of Sant’Agata. What an amazing few days it was with Don Toothaker and our Hunt’s Photo Photography in Sicily adventure! We were right in the middle of the action in Catania for the mid-winter feast. But not only – – we started in Palermo and traveled through Sicily…
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Brewing Up Sicily for 2026 and 2027
We’ve already been brewing up something good for you in 2026, and 2027 plans are on the stove heating up! Now’s the time to reserve your spot on our 2026 small group tours, which are filling up. See what tour in 2026 may match your wanderlust at https://experiencesicily.com/2026-tours-of-sicily/ Meanwhile, we’re preparing our 2027 tour portfolio…
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Sicily’s Santa Lucia Lights The Darkness
Santa Lucia, the protectress of light, eyes, and grain, is a guide for us during these darkest days of the year. Darkness signifies more than just the absence of light. It challenges us to turn inwards and perhaps examine our shadows. This time of year, when the sun sets so early in the day, it…
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How I Seized The Day in Sicily
Read about how I seized the day today in our November newsletter… And read it for all its goodies here: https://mailchi.mp/experiencesicily/november-2026-01 Join our mailing list to be an insider and get this right in your inbox.
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Look for Sheep in Sicily and You’ll Find Good Fortune
Seeing sheep brings good fortune! Back in ancient times, livestock represented wealth. Before fiat currency, you traded grain, work, tools, or services for livestock. Follow this: In modern Italian, *pecore* means sheep. In ancient Roman, in other words, Latin, *pecus* means livestock (i. e., sheep or cattle). The ancient Latin word for money was *pecunia*.…