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 […]
Felice Anno Nuovo from Sicily!
While we are here in Italy we might as well learn a few words in Italian. Hubby bought a DVD-learning course for Italian a few months ago but I didn’t have time to listen to it. He, on the other hand, had sneaked some time to listen and learn quite many words. His passion for languages has […]
The Warmth of Catania
It’s a wonderful feeling to have been able to escape the drastic winter in Sweden this time. It was -16°C when we left yesterday at dawn; freezing cold, wasn’t it? Hubby’s idea to celebrate New Year here in Catania, Sicily has by far been worthwhile. After three flights from Gothenburg, here we are now enjoying the […]
