a few photos from recent travels in Sicily

[trusty elf]

Last edited Mon Oct 20, 2014, 05:33 AM - Edit history (1)

Ibla

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Greek temple at Segesta

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Cathedral at Piazza Armerina

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River near Camarina

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Greek temple at Agrigento

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Mosaic floor from the Villa Romana del Casale

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[Solly Mack]

1. Majestic!

[trusty elf]

2. ........

[Solly Mack]

4. They're great shots. Great subjects. Great composition.

[trusty elf]

5. Very kind, Solly, thanks!

[elleng]

3. Great pics, elf,

and thanks for the memories. Was there 30 years ago on our honeymoon.

[trusty elf]

6. Thanks, elleng.

How nice that you spent your honeymoon there-such a beautiful place! Glad you liked the pics.

[NV Whino]

7. Beautiful shots

But I have to say that is a rather strange mosaic.

[trusty elf]

9. It is a strange mosaic.

I believe it's intended to be humorous. The whole scene depicts children racing in bird drawn chariots!

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These mosaics were very hard to photograph well, which is a shame, because they are really astonishing.

Here are some more:

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[NV Whino]

11. Ten bucks on the ducks

[CurtEastPoint]

8. VERY nice! Sicily has been on my list and I need to go!

Thank you for sharing!

[trusty elf]

17. Going to Sicily in October is not a bad idea.

It's still plenty warm, even for swimming, and there aren't hordes of tourists.

Springtime would be a good time as well, I imagine.

[mahina]

10. How would you describe the people?

Thanks!

[trusty elf]

14. Kind, friendly and helpful....

though there must be a few exceptions............

We had quite a shock early in our trip. While staying in Ortigia, which is the old town of Syracuse, somebody blew up some cars very close to ours during the night. Ours was protected from the heat by a white van.

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[mahina]

16. Yikes!

That used to happen in Charlestown when we were on the mainland for a while. No fun, and so close!!

[pinto]

12. Great pics. Thanks.

[trusty elf]

18. You're quite welcome, pinto. n/t

[Adsos Letter]

13. Beautiful, beautiful photos

The shot of Ibla is my favorite, but they are all wonderful!

[trusty elf]

15. Thank you, AL!

The first one is my favorite as well. I'm glad we were at that spot when the light was so nice.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

19. So....overall...did you love it there? Is it part of

your heritage - or just a whim? Been to Italy - mainland (except for Capri). What is life like there?

[trusty elf]

20. Yes, I did.

Even though economically it's not in very good shape and a lot of things are frayed around the edges, it's a beautiful place with a wonderfully rich history. Of course I visited it as a tourist, so my experience is somewhat superficial. I do know quite a few Italians who have chosen to live elsewhere because of its dysfunctionality, both economically and politically, so it must not be easy. But as a visitor who is fascinated by its history and culture, and loves the mediterranean climate, I think it's wonderful.

A Sicilian Greek coin from Syracuse ca. 400BC, depicting Arethusa:

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