The passion of Jesus is expressed through statue scenes that are carried through the medieval streets of Erice on Good Friday. This is one example of such life-like sculptures that are processed through many towns that host such a traditional. Trapani is another outstanding place to witness “I Misteri.”
Tag: spring in Sicily
Almond Blossoms In Sicily
The almond blossoms are starting to bloom in Agrigento province. This one I photographed two days ago in the Sicani Mountains north of Agrigento. Soon the hillsides of southern Sicily will be painted white! It’s a beautiful season to be here.
The Joys Of Spring In Sicily
Our Spring in Sicily tour wrapped up today with a sense of exhilaration in concert with a sweet exhaustion. We experienced so many extraordinary things over the last 10 days, during Holy Week. I’ll be recounting them when I can over the next few days. First and foremost I want to thank our outstanding clients…
Spring In Sicily Tour: Witness Good Friday Here
In April, expert guide Alice Bifarella and I will be here, in Caltanissetta, on Good Friday, where with our small group of intrepid travelers, we’ll witness the customs and rituals of this fascinating city in the center of Sicily. Our Spring in Sicily tour will take our participants off the beaten path to the hidden…
Springtime In Sicily
Live from Sicily! During my drive yesterday, I stopped to take this photo of the countryside outside of Licodia Eubea, where I am hosting July’s small-group tour Life In A Remote Sicilian Town. Look at how beautiful spring is in Ragusa province! The flowers are blooming everywhere. The grasses are so green! The air is…
Infiorata di Noto, A Dream Realized
After years of admiring it from afar, last night, my cousin Giulia and I experienced the Infiorata di Noto, the Baroque town of Noto, Sicily’s annual flower festival. In order to arrive, we sat in a traffic jam of coach busses and cars stuffed with families. I wondered if it was worth it, and asked…
Finding More Hidden Corners
In just a few days, I’ll be back in Palermo, where this photo of me was taken. I can’t wait! I look forward to sharing my spring-in-Sicily adventures with you (After a long, arduous winter!). During this month, Experience Sicily is hosting two small-group tours, and in between, I’ll be discovering more hidden corners to…