Tag: Sicily

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Dear Italia

Tesoro, darling, We’ve been together since 2009 — some nine beautiful years, almost ten. You caught me with those espresso cup eyes and again with gelato — remember you introduced … Continue reading Dear Italia

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Some Like It Hot: Great Scott (Stefano?), It’s Back!

Day 6: I have come to love Sicilia for many reasons, but singularly because the sun sheds its inhibitions and bursts forth upon the scorched earth like one of those … Continue reading Some Like It Hot: Great Scott (Stefano?), It’s Back!

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Some Like It Hot: La Seconda Parte

Day four: Rain? Not a chance. High probability of water, however — in the form of a briny dip in the clear, gentle sea at San Vito lo Capo. Afterwards, … Continue reading Some Like It Hot: La Seconda Parte

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Some Like It Hot: Part One

For me, waking up in Erice is like Christmas in October: church bells are ringing and little clouds dance across a blue sky. Down the strada, a cappuccino and a … Continue reading Some Like It Hot: Part One

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Some Like It Hot: The Prequel

Whoever said time flies when you’re having fun has definitely visited the hot, lively, chaotic island of Sicilia (Sicily). Blogging takes a back seat to eating giant cannoli, swimming in … Continue reading Some Like It Hot: The Prequel