When we visited Pescara this summer to attend Pioneer Ministry School we had the opportunity to taste the local speciality. Our friends served up a feast which included a traditional Abruzzese cuisine from the Italian region of Abruzzo. The arrosticini. Beautiful small scewers of lamb slow roasted over charcoal. So…when we got home to Sicily we searchedContinue reading “Arrosticini”
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Reflecting back to September, 2017…
We keep reminiscing about our great memories from when Sara’s sister‘sfamily came to visit last year. We enjoyed some amaizing adventures together…driving around Sicily! Vittoria and our niece, Kendall followed along in the Smart 🚗 Of course, our first stop was Gambino Vini 🍷 We went to our favorite local restaurant, Feudo Delizia Up MountContinue reading “Reflecting back to September, 2017…”
Murgo Winery
Last month we booked a wine tour and lunch at Murgo Winery in Santa Venezia. It was a nice tour and both the wine and the food were delicious! We were so glad that we finally decided to go to Murgo. It was a gray day, so we didn’t get to enjoy what appears toContinue reading “Murgo Winery”
A visit to Agrigento
Sara and I decided to take a few days and travel to Agrigento. We stayed at B & B Giunone. It was a perfect place for us to stay: A beautiful, clean, comfortable room with a private bath and balcony; an amaizing breakfast; wireless internet helped us plan our next day’s adventure; private off-street gatedContinue reading “A visit to Agrigento”
Santa Teresa di Riva
Last week we enjoyed a day at the beach with friends! This was our first time at Santa Teresa di Riva beach, which is just a few minutes drive north of Taormina. It was a beautiful day, beautiful beaches, great time with friends, and some good food too! In the afternoon we relocated to LidoContinue reading “Santa Teresa di Riva”
Driving in Sicily
Driving in Sicily is not for the faint of heart! I felt I was well prepared for the adventure of Sicilian driving due to the fact that I learned to drive in Massachusetts, USA. New Englanders view Massachusetts drivers as a little “pazzo” crazy. I’m not sure how the situation on the roadways became whatContinue reading “Driving in Sicily”
2016 International Beauty Expo, Bologna, IT
I have always appreciated the value of continued education. Living in Sicily has opened up a whole world of opportunities. My daughter, Victoria, is also a licensed cosmetologist. We attended the Beauty Expo in Bologna in March. I am posting a few photos from our experience. These aren’t looks for everyday, but they are someContinue reading “2016 International Beauty Expo, Bologna, IT”