Experience Sicily

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  • The Florios Of Sicily Novel

    I’m reading The Florios of Sicily. It’s hard to put down! I recommend it. Pictured here is the site of “the accident.” I’ll say no more so as not to give anything away. Only that I went swimming here at Le Calette dell’Arenella in July, so it was pretty neat to know exactly the scene…

  • Moments Of Connection Hang In My Mind’s Eye

    How does one summarize a trip of the soul? We experienced so much these past few days in Sicily, which I’ll recount in posts over the next few days. In sum, it was the moments I spent reconnecting with friends, family, and colleagues that truly made this personal tour of Sicily remarkable. So, although I…

  • A Gorgeous Place In Sicily

    The ancient tuna fishery at Scopello, Trapani Province, Sicily NB This is privately owned, yet you can pay to enter the Tonnara di Scopello to swim right off of the pier at the bottom of the hill. It’s paradise. Bring a towel, water, snacks, and sun screen and spend the day. They provide chairs and…

  • Right Now, I am Savoring Sicily

    This is where I am right now… And will be in September. Come away with us for Savoring Sicily, September 22-October 4.

  • May 2016 Tour, Day 1: Scopello

    Our Experience Sicily May 2016 small-group tour starts here at Scopello (Trapani Province), a charming fishing village with one of the most breathtaking panoramas you’ll ever see. Join me and chef Melissa Muller for an unforgettable 13 days immersed in Sicily’s rich culture and gastronomic delights! Full details at experiencesicily.com. Contact me today to join…

  • Morning in Scopello

    A view of the tonnara at Scopello in the morning sunlight.

  • Anchors On Display

    Rusty, antique anchors, no longer in use photographed at Scopello’s ancient tonnara, or tuna fishery.

  • Scopello’s Rock Stacks

    These rock stacks are at Lo Scopello, an antique tonnara or “fishing farm” in Sicily that is now open to the public for swimming and sun bathing. It is beautiful. I’m on my way there today. I’ll share it (or something close by) with you in real-time tomorrow.

  • Il Castello di Solanto

    The Castello di Solanto was originally built during the Norman era. Its position in Bagheria along the sea has made it a desirable location for aristocratic Sicilian families who made it their residence over the centuries. The name Solanto is a corruption of Solunto, the ancient Phoenician city upon Mount Catalfano from where this photo…