Taormina

Home of cassata, near Mt. Etna, a Greek theater in Sicily still stands and remains in use today for concerts. 

Sicily

We recently had the pleasure of visiting Taormina, Sicily. The emblem on this wall of three legs, like spokes, is a symbol of Sicily. 

The food was lovely. Southern Italy is the land of the lemon and it is an omnipresent source of cheerful decor. 

Ciao for now!

Just Another Volcano

Dear Imaginary Friends,

While sailing the Mediterreanean a few years back, we were en route between Rome and Messina, Sicily, when we sailed past this magnificent little volcano,named Stromboli, spewing for all it was worth. Just another day in the sea near Sicily, where the boot of Italy kicks out into the Mediterranean.

After all, the famed Mount Etna's corona of hot ash looms threateningly over little Taormina, Sicily. Those Sicilians are a tough bunch, facing down that bellowing monster.

Your Honarary Italian,
Patsie