Higher and Higher!

Friday, September 20, 2024
Taormina, Sicily, Italy
 Morning visit to Villa Commuale- park created by an English woman who visited here on her Grand Tour and decided to stay. Beautiful plants, trees and unusual structures( unknown origin) and a Bella vista.
     Afternoon- we venture upwards- seeking additional heights. Castelmola- a medieval town balanced on cliff above Taormina. Nail biting turns on ascent, small streets, narrow pathways at top- walled ruins of a castle. 
     Quirky side note- the town’s central bar displays an eclectic array of phallic paraphernalia, you can order their almond wine in that shaped glass- NO Grazie!
Dinner Al Giardino minestrone, mussels, ravioli with pistachio cream sauce and the best caponata ever as a side-surrounded by flowered walls with ceramic birds and butterflies.  We end the night parading with a local band as they entertain diners on the main pedestrian only thoroughfare   Friday night here is a festival!
Non vedi  l’ora.  I don’t see the hour- Time is not important
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Chuck Woods
2024-09-22

They must have a serious case of penis envy!

Dave & Irene
2024-09-22

We are enjoying your trip the photos bring back memories. Do they recommend serving the Happy Pasta with a pistachio nut sauce? See if you can find the reasoning behind decorating piazza’s, and walkways with umbrellas. I wasn’t able to on previous trips all over Italy.

Barb Engh
2024-09-22

Beautiful pictures and magical prose. They even sell phallic shaped pasta….:)

Annie
2024-09-22

Another amazing adventure with the Cannones! The photos are really beautiful. I am curious to know whether you purchased any of those 'unique' glasses....

Susan
2024-09-26

Well another great day

Dotti
2024-09-26

Now you know what souvenirs to bring back to the Good Timers! Photos are beautiful!! Save driving. xo

2025-02-08

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