Veg, Meat & Fish

If I had to describe Catania’s open air markets in one word, it would be, “colorful.”
I’m so curious what that purple cauliflower tastes like! As for those cuts of meat, I’m not sure whatOkumaya devam et
Octopus Burger?

As a port town, it’s no surprise to see seafood restaurants in Catania. Even so, this “octopus burger” caught my eye today!
Lamppost Legend

Our guide told me this lamppost sculpture refers to a legend about a Catania’s woman who avoided being married to a foreign invader by jumping to her death down a chimney.
“Don’t get the wrongOkumaya devam et
Catania Fruit Stand

This colorful fruit stand is typical of many we saw today in Catania. That yellow fruit is called “cedro” and has a very unique flavor. I’ve never tasted it outside of Italy.
Spider Man

Spider-Man, Spider-Man, friendly Sicilian Spiderman!
(Catania, Sicily)
Witchy Brooms

I’m always intrigued by the old style brooms I see in Europe. They look so witchy! I’d love to try one sometime. Have you ever used one? I saw these in Catania today.
Merman, Dad!

Every time I see a merman, I’m reminded of that scene in Zoolander, where his father calls him a mermaid and he testily replies that he was a, “merman, Dad!”
I saw these lovely mermen inOkumaya devam et
Elephant Palace

Catania’s city hall is called the Palazzo dei Elefanti. Elephants are a common theme throughout the town. The association dates back to a Byzantine magician who rode through town on one manyOkumaya devam et
Breast Pastry

Sant Agata is Catania’s patron saint. She was martyred when Romans tortured her to death for refusing the advances of one of their men.
One of the atrocities she endured was having her breastsOkumaya devam et
Cathedral creatures

Here are a few statues that caught my eye on Catania’s cathedral.
Mummy Saint

The body of cardinal Giuseppe Benedetto Dusmet is in Catania’s cathedral. Dusmet died in 1894, but after his beatification in 1988, his body was placed here for public view. A silver death maskOkumaya devam et
Bellini’s Tomb

We saw Vincenzo Bellini’s tomb today in Catania, but for some reason, our guide told us very little about him. She promised to talk about him later, but it seems like she forgot.
I know BelliniOkumaya devam et
Sicilian Sunrise

Catania, Sicily greeted us with brilliant hues and lenticular clouds forming over Mt Etna. I’ve never been here before and am excited to take a walking tour through the old town.
Croatian Kitties

I saw some handsome cats in Old Town Dubrovnik. They all seemed quite well-fed and content.
As we strolled by the sea, I peered over the stone rail and was startled to see a cat curled up on theOkumaya devam et
Old Town Dubrovnik

We are so jet lagged! More so than usual. I blame lingering grief, although I know that wherever my dad is, he’d be happy to see me and Larry traveling.
I read an article recently that pointed outOkumaya devam et
Larry’s Genes

We hopped aboard the Costa Deliziosa cruise ship in Trieste. There was no time to explore this historic city, but we had to snap a quick selfie since Larry’s grandparents emigrated to America fromOkumaya devam et
Mourning Walks

My dad died during our December visit to Washington State. This cast a pall over Christmas, but I’m so glad I was there to grieve with family.
Our trip was a blur, but every morning, my sister andOkumaya devam et
GezginYou know me...."Prettiful !!" I've got pics of dinner where i made purple & bright lime green colored cauliflower. Love my vegies ....& fish...yummmmy