Tag: street
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Erice’s Labyrinth-like Street Plan
It is easy to get lost in the maze of streets in the Medieval hilltown of Erice. In the past, the labyrinth-like street plan was a strategic design, meant to confuse and trap invaders. Today, however, wandering into a clandestine corner to “get lost” is delightful for lovers. Venus’ romantic energy is still present in…
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Ancient Street in Salemi, Sicily
Street in Salemi, Sicily
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Down History Lane
Santa Lucia’s hometown of Siracusa inspires me with its layers of history and its charming alleyways, like this one pictured, on the island of Ortigia. Think of Ortigia like Manhattan Island is to New York City. It is the ancient, fortified, island center of what became perhaps the most splendid city of Magna Graecia, ancient…
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! I appreciate all of the support and love I’ve received from you, my dear followers, on this winding, unpredictable road of being a small business owner. Thank you! Warm wishes to you and your loved ones! May you enjoy a peaceful and wonderful Thanksgiving!
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The Word On The Street
Palermo’s main “corso,” or avenue, is the Via Vittorio Emanuele. Like most Italian cities, this principal thoroughfare cuts prominently through the metropolis. Pictured is my view of it from the balcony at the Eurostars Centrale Palace Hotel, where I stayed at last year to test it for you! (NB No public ratings here, you’ll have…
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Panarea, Take Me Away
Street, Panarea Island, Aeolian Islands
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Uphill in Modica
Street, Modica Now, imagine a group of men carrying a very heavy statue of Saint George slaying a dragon up this hill, galloping. That’s what’s happening today in author and poet Salvatore Quasimodo’s (1901-1968) hometown for la Festa di San Giorgio.
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Mini Cars Only
Evening, a street in Salemi’s historic center
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Graphic Surprise
Erice boasts many lovely shops selling unique crafts like these rugs.