Lost and Found in Ortigia. . . The Man in the Red Pants

Wandering the sinuous, narrow vicoli of the old island city of Ortigia last month, I should have paid more attention to what turns my husband was taking just ahead. Instead, I found myself alone in the labyrinth, wondering where the man in the red pants had gone. . . But what an enticing labyrinth it was. . .

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Back Home, Echoes of Italy . . .

Back Home, I begin to sort photographs and memories and journal notes, and, as I’ve done before, begin to integrate my experiences Away with my daily life here at home. Making connections between here and there. . . maybe you do this as well?

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A birthday in Italy….

Tried to post this yesterday… many times….and it just wouldn’t fly…. Trying again once more … Last days of our trip — I planned our flight home so that I could spend my birthday here…

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April Reading, On the Move

I’ve visited some gorgeous libraries this trip, although I haven’t been reading as much as usual. Between all the walking and gawking and eating pasta, I’ve managed a few books. So here is my April Reading post, which does skew toward Armchair Travel. . .

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A quick Postcard from Palermo

Sending you a few quick postcards because the AirBnB we are staying in here in Palermo is currently without WiFi. Our landlord is very apologetic but apparently is changing service providers and we are caught…

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