Our Tropea landlady Ginevra's preferred taxi driver, Valerio, drove us south from Tropea to Scilla for 120 Euros. The route took us through Rosarno. This is the heartland of the powerful organized crime entity 'Ndrangheta. They control the area. An estimated 25% of the workforce is employed by them. Recently, brave West African clementine pickers rioted in protest of intolerable working conditions. The movie 'A Ciambra' deals with nearby Gioia Tauro's Romani residents plus its infamous prison.
Our Tropea landlady Ginevra's preferred taxi driver, Valerio, drove us south from Tropea to Scilla for 120 Euros. The route took us through Rosarno. This is the heartland of the powerful organized crime entity 'Ndrangheta. They control the area. An estimated 25% of the workforce is employed by them. Recently, brave West African clementine pickers rioted in protest of intolerable working conditions. The movie 'A Ciambra' deals with nearby Gioia Tauro's Romani residents plus its infamous prison.
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That dock's most famous historic hotel is Palazzo Scategna (aka U Bais), seen here looming on the left. Its restaurant 'Il Principe' is where the young Aussie chef prepared a meal for Stanley Tucci during his CNN 'Searching for Italy' series.
That dock's most famous historic hotel is Palazzo Scategna (aka U Bais), seen here looming on the left. Its restaurant 'Il Principe' is where the young Aussie chef prepared a meal for Stanley Tucci during his CNN 'Searching for Italy' series.
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Scilla means two things for the traveler: the main town and the more picturesque section of Chianalea (kee-ahna-leah). Shown here is sunrise in Chianalea. Castle Ruffo with its historic faro lighthouse is seen atop the distant cliff, while one of the several waterside restaurant platforms juts out on the left. We ate at 'Glauco' twice.
Scilla means two things for the traveler: the main town and the more picturesque section of Chianalea (kee-ahna-leah). Shown here is sunrise in Chianalea. Castle Ruffo with its historic faro lighthouse is seen atop the distant cliff, while one of the several waterside restaurant platforms juts out on the left. We ate at 'Glauco' twice.
0 2025/09/13 08:47:53
This is the part where I get arty. Prego, bear with me for a couple shots.
This is the part where I get arty. Prego, bear with me for a couple shots.
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Our rental was by the small and old church 'Giuseppe'.
Our rental was by the small and old church 'Giuseppe'.
0 2025/09/13 08:51:56
And so from our Tropea rental, Villa Bragho, to a second rental down in Scilla (shee-lah). This time we were waterside (more about that new rental later). The trip now went from the Costa degli Dei (coast of the Gods ) to the Costa Viola (violet). Ah, the sound of waves...
And so from our Tropea rental, Villa Bragho, to a second rental down in Scilla (shee-lah). This time we were waterside (more about that new rental later). The trip now went from the Costa degli Dei (coast of the Gods ) to the Costa Viola (violet). Ah, the sound of waves...
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An old fence rail.
An old fence rail.
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Il mare.
Il mare.
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A Calabrian childrens book titled 'Foresta Mascota'. Dinara Mirtalipova wrote this one and included this depiction of a stag in a radura (clearing or glade).
A Calabrian childrens book titled 'Foresta Mascota'. Dinara Mirtalipova wrote this one and included this depiction of a stag in a radura (clearing or glade).
0 2025/09/13 08:52:51
Doorknockers reflected local history. My wife Mrs Z and I saw examples of Ulysses, Achilles, Apollo, Phoenicians plus more.
Doorknockers reflected local history. My wife Mrs Z and I saw examples of Ulysses, Achilles, Apollo, Phoenicians plus more.
0 2025/09/13 08:53:38
This curious kitten searches for a sunrise meal--maybe a leftover anchovy or sardine?
This curious kitten searches for a sunrise meal--maybe a leftover anchovy or sardine?
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This being Italy, one didn't need to look too far for art and beauty.
This being Italy, one didn't need to look too far for art and beauty.
0 2025/09/13 08:52:20
Many other cafes compete for the tourist trade. Our fave was Francesco's 'Casa Vela'. It was a combo cafe/wine-bar/breakfast place with a vibe conducive to meeting both locals and other travelers. Figo!
Many other cafes compete for the tourist trade. Our fave was Francesco's 'Casa Vela'. It was a combo cafe/wine-bar/breakfast place with a vibe conducive to meeting both locals and other travelers. Figo!
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An old fishing platform from ages past.
An old fishing platform from ages past.
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The town's backside.
The town's backside.
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Recognize this motif emblem? It is actually Scilla's Coat of Arms.
Recognize this motif emblem? It is actually Scilla's Coat of Arms.
0 2025/09/13 08:54:38
Marina Grande is all about modern Italian beach culture versus the old-school, fisherman charm of Chianalea (see next several pictures).
Marina Grande is all about modern Italian beach culture versus the old-school, fisherman charm of Chianalea (see next several pictures).
0 2025/09/13 08:57:12
Sunrise...and a new day breaking through.
Sunrise...and a new day breaking through.
0 2025/09/13 08:56:07
Scilla is said to have been where the Sirens did their thing. The town milks that myth and one sees evidence of that throughout.
Scilla is said to have been where the Sirens did their thing. The town milks that myth and one sees evidence of that throughout.
0 2025/09/13 08:55:45
Castle Ruffo as seen looking down from the modern town's piazza Morselli. The latter features a high-profile maritime statue with sirens, mermaids, swordfish and like that.
Castle Ruffo as seen looking down from the modern town's piazza Morselli. The latter features a high-profile maritime statue with sirens, mermaids, swordfish and like that.
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The view never got tired.
The view never got tired.
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This was the abovementioned view.
This was the abovementioned view.
0 2025/09/13 08:56:19
Lidos Francesco and Astamane are just two of the local beach clubs that set out chairs on the far side of Scilla known as Marina Grande.
Lidos Francesco and Astamane are just two of the local beach clubs that set out chairs on the far side of Scilla known as Marina Grande.
0 2025/09/13 08:56:55
There are related statues plus...
There are related statues plus...
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...associated tiles. Odysseus had his crew tie him to the mast. You know the rest.
...associated tiles. Odysseus had his crew tie him to the mast. You know the rest.
0 2025/09/13 08:55:59
Nocturnal time. Next: our rental.
Nocturnal time. Next: our rental.
0 2025/09/13 08:58:03
Chianalea's picturesque qualities will impress artists, sketchers and shutterbugs.
Chianalea's picturesque qualities will impress artists, sketchers and shutterbugs.
0 2025/09/13 08:57:48
Apropos, yeah?
Apropos, yeah?
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Fodorio, the ancient Phoenician god of travel reportage.
Fodorio, the ancient Phoenician god of travel reportage.
0 2025/09/13 09:06:19
This young Scilla man was a pal of our landlord Pierreluigi. He assisted us as the latter was doing business up in Rome.
This young Scilla man was a pal of our landlord Pierreluigi. He assisted us as the latter was doing business up in Rome.
0 2025/09/13 09:07:55
as above
as above
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