We’re celebrating Santa Lucia day tomorrow, though it’s not a holiday the schools and offices have their own way of showing high regard on this day. Special hot drinks called glögg, ginger cookies, a bun called lussekatt are traditionally prepared on the table. In the city, the search is on for this year’s Lucia. Some […]
The Boy on the Amenano Fountain
It wasn’t the best of luck when I took this photo of the Amenano Fountain in Catania, Sicily. There was something missing of the statue of the boy standing on the fountain. It was taken about a year ago so I hope they have fixed it by now, nevertheless found the missing arm or found the one who broke […]
Across The Town At Dusk
The moment we arrived in Catania, we couldn’t get our feet still. We wanted to see what’s around the city and where to go for sight-seeing. We walked on the street from the hotel in the late afternoon until we reached to a point where we could see the town across the sea. We felt that […]
The Empty Sightseeing Bus
What’s it like to be riding on a sightseeing bus? You look so tourist and feel so tourist obviously. People might be wondering where you come from. Though they’ll be glad there are tourists in their place. But is a sightseeing bus solely for tourists? I always have this feeling that it is, that’s why I haven’t […]
Citrus Fruits Along The Highway
One of the fascinating sights that delighted me in Sicily was the abundance of citrus fruits. When we drove to the northern part of Italy a long time ago, I saw hectares of vineyards along the highway. Italy is known for producing exquisite wines, so is Sicily with its distinct wine flavors. Unfortunately, I had not seen […]
A Glimpse of Mount Etna
I was stunned when I saw a video of Mount Etna when it spewed lava the other day. It happened exactly a week ago when we left Catania and while we were on our way to the airport, we caught a glimpse of Mount Etna which was visible from the road. This eruption might no longer be a shock […]
