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Originally Posted by millie2112
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Thanks for posting MinnBeef... I am planning a trip to Sicily. and your pics have enforced this. I just need to wait until we Australians are allowed out of the country.
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Originally Posted by geetika
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MinnBeef, many thanks for the stunning pictures and TR. Venice is undoubtedly a gem, we have made multiple visits over the last 40 years and the spell still enchants…
Sicily is on the agenda for late spring next year, have been to parts of the east, but this time want to tour longer and in greater detail. Your pictures just whet my appetite…😊 |
Originally Posted by Adelaidean
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I fear I’m never going to get to Sicily, so thanks for sharing - this might have to do!
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Originally Posted by rialtogrl
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Great photos MinnBeef! I am glad you enjoyed your trip.
I just left Catania yesterday for Rome. Last week, Etna blew a giant mass of volcanic sand/rock thousands of meters into the air. The ground was covered in it, walking on it sounds like walking on corn flakes. I have seen Etna many times but never this. I agree Catania is underrated and Palermo was so full of garbage this time.. I hope they can get it together. if you can ever go back to Padova, get a ‘double turn” ticket for the Scrovegni chapel. They only do it at night. You can be inside for 40 minutes. I did it once and it was two groups of people for fifteen minutes but I was the only double turn. So for ten glorious minutes I was COMPLETELY ALONE in the chapel. It was so amazing.. still gives me chills to think about it. I’ll check out that wine next time I am in Venezia. Thanks for the tip on the Capella degli Scovegni. That must have been incredible having the whole place to yourself. I’m jealous! |
Your wonderful pictures make me miss Venice (last visit was 2012) and Sicily (visited in 2017) more than ever. We stayed a block away from the "Four Corners" in Palermo and liked the neighborhood a lot. Thanks for posting.
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Originally Posted by john183
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Your wonderful pictures make me miss Venice (last visit was 2012) and Sicily (visited in 2017) more than ever. We stayed a block away from the "Four Corners" in Palermo and liked the neighborhood a lot. Thanks for posting.
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A few more favorite photos that I managed to originally overlook:
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...bdee1cb2d.jpeg Archangel Michael slays the dragon. Basilica di San Marco https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...93b54016d.jpeg Isola di San Giorgio Maggiore from the top of the Campanille https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...f5b6dcf88.jpeg Bridge of Sighs https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...dc3407926.jpeg Recovery of St.Mark’s Body from Alexandria. Accademia Gallery. Venice https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...fca029898.jpeg The Magi Worshipping the Baby Jesus while Halley’s Comet passes over. Fresco by Giotto. Capella degli Scrovegni https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...d37487249.jpeg Piazzetta di San Marco from the water https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...6096590ef.jpeg A gourmet’s delight. Truffle products store. Canareggio sestiere. Venice https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...4f4ee505e.jpeg Siracua’s Piazza del Duomo https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...646108aba.jpeg I got this fresh oyster and a glass of fizz for just 2.5 euro at the Ortigia market https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...10d962ed9.jpeg Noto https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...6bdc6b40f.jpeg Palazzo Municipale. Noto https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...e6f3cd4ba.jpeg Hiking in a lava cave. Mt. Etna https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...cb7a3b81a.jpeg Sunset over Piazza del Duomo. Catania. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...c3b8ace8a.jpeg Mosaic of Jesus crowning the Sicilian king, Roger II. La Mortorana church. Palermo https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...6b04717f6.jpeg Melanzane for sale in the Balaro market. (My Grandma from Naples called these “mullanjohn”. (Sp?????) https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...5d9eee396.jpeg The story of Noah and the Ark. L-R: Building the ark, Loading the animals, The Flood, Ark comes to rest on Mt. Ararat, The rainbow covenant with God. Monreale cathedral |
Originally Posted by MinnBeef
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Wow that would have been pretty incredible to have been in Catania when that happened? Was it scary or more cool?
Thanks for the tip on the Capella degli Scovegni. That must have been incredible having the whole place to yourself. I’m jealous! |
MinnBeef, your report and photos brought back especially cherished memories of our family trip to Sicily—thank you!
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Originally Posted by bon_voyage
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MinnBeef, your report and photos brought back especially cherished memories of our family trip to Sicily—thank you!
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Oh my gosh, Minn, these photos are beautiful! I have been thinking more and more about a trip to Sicily but had not done much “visual” research, and now it is firmly on my list. Sooooo much to see and experience.
BTW, though all of the mosaics photos are wonderful, for some reason when I saw the one of the hikers in the cave it really caught my attention. I don’t know if it was the quality of the light, the composition, the way one of the figures was blurred, or what - but I really liked it. It seemed timeless. thank you! |
Originally Posted by Iwan2go
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Oh my gosh, Minn, these photos are beautiful! I have been thinking more and more about a trip to Sicily but had not done much “visual” research, and now it is firmly on my list. Sooooo much to see and experience.
BTW, though all of the mosaics photos are wonderful, for some reason when I saw the one of the hikers in the cave it really caught my attention. I don’t know if it was the quality of the light, the composition, the way one of the figures was blurred, or what - but I really liked it. It seemed timeless. thank you! |
Thank you, nice report!!
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Hey MinnBeef, I love, love, love your photos! I’m so glad you got back to Venice. Our trip there last year was definitely our favorite as well. I agree with you about the mosaics in Monreale. Unreal! We’ve never been to Catania, but adding to our list. Thanks for posting!
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Hey MinnBeef,
Thank you for such lovely pictures. It's like a mini trip to Venice which is very tempting and pushing me to book my tickets for Venice and have fun around. |
Wonderful report, MinnBeef, and gorgeous photos. They brought back so many memories! Sicily is my favorite place in the world and it looks like you saw many of the highlights. I have been there 5 times so far and have never seen Etna in action! It has always been asleep during my visits so you were very fortunate to see some activity. I know it has been very busy in the past two years - just when I was unable to travel due to Covid!! BTW, you are the only other person I know - besides me - who was underwhelmed by the mosaics at Piazza Armerina. I even went back a second time, several years after my first visit, to see if I felt differently from a more "adult" perspective, but no. :( Anyway, if you go back to Sicily be sure to see the temples - not just at Agrigento but at Segesta and Selinunte as well. The Greek ruins in Sicily are more impressive than those in Greece!
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It was a pleasure to read your post! Venice is one of my favorite cities and your pictures have me making plans to visit right now!
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Originally Posted by donghothongminhcahe
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Thank you, nice report!!
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Originally Posted by russ_in_LA
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Hey MinnBeef, I love, love, love your photos! I’m so glad you got back to Venice. Our trip there last year was definitely our favorite as well. I agree with you about the mosaics in Monreale. Unreal! We’ve never been to Catania, but adding to our list. Thanks for posting!
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Originally Posted by wanderinglia10
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Hey MinnBeef,
Thank you for such lovely pictures. It's like a mini trip to Venice which is very tempting and pushing me to book my tickets for Venice and have fun around. |
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