... The pre-prepared plates of food that appear from cupboards when you visit Sicilian women
... Our great-aunt's silent laugh (which has occurred quite a bit over the last few days)
... Hearing a 'had to be there' sort of story and actually being there...but still not getting it
... Sicilian people talking more with their hands than their voices
... Roads that were clearly not built for two-way traffic
... Sound of Music reenactments in the hills of Sicily
... Sarcasm from our grandfather when he was interrupted whilst telling a story
... Sicilian 'parking' at 35degree angles to the curb
... The Angel in the nativity reenactment running away from the stable and dashing off for a toilet stop
... How nothing happens quickly in Sicily
... The crowds of gossiping men outside the bakery, who then disappear at lunch time and appear again in the evening
... The butcher leaving his shop unattended to visit us in the bakery and say ciao
... Collecting your one allocated piece of complimentary bread from the historical fair, then returning home to see your great-aunt produce a sack full from her handbag
... Goats posing for photos by crushing their faces against the fence
... Coffee shop owners who are simply confused by the idea of a mocha
... Following a Yaris full of senior citizens through the treacherous mountain roads of Sicily
... The total disregard for the concept of three square meals a day
... High-tech showers that look like time machines
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Things we appreciated today:
... The joy of seeing our grandfather share his memories of Sicily
... The beautiful sunshine and mediterranean blue sky
... The company, memory and knowledge of other older relatives
... The novelty of multilingual conversations
... The hospitality and warmth of those we visited
... The sights and nostalgia of rustic Ferla
My desktop tells me you continue to enjoy sunny days...and gelati eating temperatures..hope it lasts till Rome. Loving the Haiku Decks...and the comments about eating remind me of visiting locals in Ireland...everyone wants to cook you a "fry up." Ireland and Italy are the great shrines to hospitality! Lots of walking when you come back...come to think of it...Rome is good for walking off calories..getting through the Vatican Galleries alone will burn up dozens of canoli calories!!! Will be sad to say goodbye...
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ReplyDeletewow it seems you are having a brilliant time, what an experience you are all having. We are loving your blog. The photos are incredible and the food looks nothing short of spectacular. I do wonder how the Sicilians would cope with a decaf, skinny cap though!!! :) Looking forward to many more posts. Take care, Love Sarah M xx
Thanks Sarah!
DeleteIt is fun to share our journey. he scenery is nothing short of spectacular , a photo opportunity around every corner. I will dare Serge to order a decaf skinny soy latte !😯😆