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Taormina (Sicily), Italy
Naxos is gateway to the island of Sicily's strategically significant northeastern region. From this port city, it is a short transfer to Taormina, resting 820 feet above the sea and overlooking imposing Mount Etna. In the early 20th century, Taormina became a colony for expatriate artists and writers, including D H Lawrence. Highlights of any tour of this city would include the remarkably preserved Roman-style Greek Theater, whose acoustics ...
Eat-drink-read-sleep-swim. Repeat.
... only 2 euros. She saw Rob outside and was careful to ensure that there were two big beautiful stuffed olives included; one for me and one for my “uomo”. In addition to the two large stuffed green olives there were lovely aged black olives and the best capers I’ve ever tasted and the sweetest sun-dried tomatoes, and perfectly pickled carrots, and more – all in a lovely thick olive oil base. Rob found a place across the street selling cold beer ...
Close Encounters of the Volcanic Kind
... 160; It is theorized that the two islands were once one. Upon disembarking we followed the crowd (there were very few signs and we received no guidance from the crew on our boat, who seemed to speak very little English beyond an emphatic "Here, back, here, half past four.") We walked up a road to a sign that said “accesso al cratere” and a sign next to that warning “do not go near to the smoke holes – extreme danger of ...
Butt break day
... it added to the ambiance and vibrancy of the place. I could detect languages from at least 4 different countries. It's all just so European. There was a fashion photo shoot taking place in the middle of the main street which was fun to watch. Who knows, I may even be in some as a backdrop. Fashionista that I am.
Another amazing lunch in a café overlooking the Mediterranean. I could really get used to this. I can’t ...
Saints, Soccer, and Sweets
... even see our own roof terrace, which seemed very inviting. We realized that we were very tired, due to that rather short and interrupted night’s rest; we returned to the B&B for our own siesta, which lasted for three hours! We got up around 5pm and decided to head out for happy hour. We found the perfect spot for cocktails; a bar with tables along the edge of the piazza at the marina. There was a group of 12 boys playing soccer. The age range was very wide; some little ...
Amenities
- Free parking
- Pets allowed