NEVER SEEN MUSSELS LIKE THIS!

Thursday, September 19, 2024
Taormina, Sicily, Italy
     We drive from Rome ,Taormina’s ascent is perilous-navigating narrow winding roads that spiral uphill. We become frustrated in this labyrinth trying to locate our hotel. We park in a random space, and there steps away is our hotel Svizzera.  We explore, have some Arancini (rice balls) , rest  and head out again.
     Dinner at Rosmarino-  Charles orders musculini, his plate arrives , he muses that these are the most unusual mussels- a sbaglio-   He ordered sardines luckily they are delicious, lightly battered with a yogurt sauce. My order is pasta Norma, tubular shaped with eggplant and shredded ricotta ensalata- wonderful.  He has gnocchi-tender, light puffs with buffalo mozzarella. Vino de casa- a great first meal.
     Our second day begins with a plentiful breakfast assortment, lively conversation with a group from Brooklyn and a spectacular sea view background. A great way to begin the day.  We take a walking tour, people watch and delight in the atmosphere which surrounds us, the melodic sound of Italian, the smell of lemons, the beautiful shops….
     At night we dine at Nino’s- another spectacular meal complete with the local Nero wine- seafood salad, pasta and fresh sea bass.  “Fare una Passagiata”. The Italian version of night time strolling and people watching. The piazza April 9 is populated with a variety of tourists and local families - many with a leashed pup enjoying the night too .
Una Buona Forchetta-translation a good fork = a good eater- that’s us as not a morsel was left on our dinner plates. 
Fashion tip- still warm here, the Italian women are wearing long skirts , flowing with bright colors and patterns.
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Comments

Dotti
2024-09-20

I saw this on Facebook also. The trip looks fabulous so far. And the description of the food makes me incredibly hungry!(Even ant 6 AM) 🤣 Enjoy your trip and be careful driving!

Annie
2024-09-20

I am so ready for your next adventure! The photos are wonderful.... you and Charles look so relaxed. Bella Italia!

Susan
2024-09-20

What a great time your pictures are great and I know the two of you are enjoying yourselves. Certainly a lovely time of the year to be there enjoying the taste of the area. Continue to have fun.

Lidia
2024-09-20

Everything looks beautiful and the food delicious. Enjoy!!

Sue
2024-09-20

Sounds Wonderful! Ron and I wish we had not changed to France, but we will get there. I wait for every word. How did you navigate the ferry over?

Anna
2024-09-20

The roads are definitely an adventure. Continue to enjoy the people, the food, and the beautiful places!

Susan Berry
2024-09-20

Have a great day and enjoy every minute. You could be home doing chores and weeding. Love Ya!

Dave & Irene
2024-09-20

Enjoying your travel log keep the pictures coming and enjoy your tour of Sicily great scenery everywhere, food and wine, and the local people. I hope you tasted the pistachio brittle it’s delicious in front of Charles.

Michael
2024-09-21

Food looks great and so happy that you have wonderful weather too. Looking forward to following along on your journey!

Dane
2024-09-22

Great vista's and wonderful food; what could be better. You both look great. Have a wonderful time and keep up the great travel reports. See you when you get back.

Stephen
2024-09-27

Happy you made it without any hiccups. Food looks amazing, I can almost taste it.

2025-02-14

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