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Monday, November 7, 2022

Sicily, the Beautiful

 So strange to come home to snow



I came from Blue Waters, Sun and Sand, the Island  of Sicily.





Sicily is about Ceramics, a very original type of ceramics.






Sicily is about great food.






Sicily is about Sunshine, the  Ocean and boats.




She stood watch by my villa door






Every building in Syracuse looks like it belongs on top of a wedding cake. 







And Sicily is about History.  


Giina

Posted by Gina at 7:52 AM
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13 comments:

  1. Dahling1November 7, 2022 at 3:11 PM

    Dear Gina, I have quietly enjoyed your report from Sicily, but when I saw the lovely photo of you, I wanted to join right in sitting next to you, enjoying a glass of wine with the Spaghetti con Vongole. You look marvelous and it is wonderful to know that you had such a good trip after the long wait. Even if winter came early, I always love to see the snow covered grounds around the Villa.
    Hugs, Sieglinde

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    1. GinaNovember 9, 2022 at 7:12 AM

      I can't think of a more perfect holiday than have you join me for a glass (or two) of wine and a plate of anything that is Italian. And, thank you for your lovely compliment. You made my day!

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  2. LorrieNovember 7, 2022 at 5:17 PM

    Dear Gina,
    Sicily looks like a beautiful place to visit. Good food, wonderful architecture and scenery, and oh, that warm sunshine! It's so lovely to see a photo of you - Wishing you an early and very happy birthday!

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  3. GinaNovember 9, 2022 at 7:16 AM

    Dear Lorrie, You would love Sicily. It's not crowded. Many wonderful sights so see. The most friendly people. I walked around in the evening, never having to worry about being safe.

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  4. Mary in OregonNovember 12, 2022 at 12:51 PM

    You look fabulous celebrating with some wine and your fabulous Spaghetti con Vongole! A little distressful coming home to unexpected snow. We had unexpected snow but it didn't stick last week. Forty years between now and the last time we had such an early bout of it. No down tree branches like you experienced, thank goodness. How fun to enjoy that ceramic lady each time you entered or left your villa! That is a smashing headpiece she is wearing. You've sold me on Sicily! Whereto next?

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    1. GinaNovember 17, 2022 at 11:22 AM

      Dear Mary, Sicily is the kind of place that one needs to visit again and again. It is so different from the rest of Italy, in fact, when you ask a Sicilian if he is Italian he will quickly correct you. Where to next? Probably Umbria next October.

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  5. Mary in OregonNovember 12, 2022 at 12:51 PM

    Forgot...early Happy Birthday, Gina!

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    1. GinaNovember 17, 2022 at 11:23 AM

      Thank you Mary. How nice of you to remember.

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  6. GinaNovember 15, 2022 at 11:15 AM

    Thank you Mary, that is very thoughtful of you.

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  7. UnknownNovember 16, 2022 at 12:15 PM

    It was wonderful to travel with you in Sicily!

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  8. MaryNovember 17, 2022 at 7:17 AM

    Love that photo of you dear Gina - you look younger than ever, Sicilian sun and food is so wonderful - we loved Palermo also.

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    1. GinaNovember 17, 2022 at 11:28 AM

      Dear Mary, Thank you for your lovely compliment. I always knew that 83 years old is REALLY old. And now I know that it is.

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  9. helsDecember 26, 2022 at 11:57 PM

    excellent! Although I haven't been to Sicily for years, I recently bought a book describing my favourite places for a blog post. Which were your favourite sites?
    Hels
    Art and Architecture, mainly

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