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Month: October 2019

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The Catherdral in Monreale, Sicily

2019-10-28

By Mike

Postcards from Italy – The Cathedral at Monreale

On our first full day in Sicily we visited the Cathedral in Monreale, a UNESCO heritage site that reflects the rich cultural history of Sicily.

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The view from our hotel balcony in Bagheria, Sicily.

2019-10-17

By Mike

Postcards from Italy – Our First Day in Sicily

We traveled from Rome to Palermo to join a food and wine tour in Sicily.

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Postcards on sale in Rome

2019-10-15

By Mike

Postcards from Italy – Espresso and Two Last Stops

On our last afternoon in Rome, we visited a well-known espresso shop, then returned to the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps.

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Artichokes on display at Hostaria Da Giggato in Rome, Italy.

2019-10-13

By Mike

Postcards from Italy – Artichokes and an Unexpected History Lesson

While in Rome, we visited the Jewish Ghetto in search of fried artichokes. We found them, and a history lesson, too.

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2019-10-08

By Mike

Postcards from Italy – The Roman Food Tour

We spent an enjoyable evening sampling a variety of food and wine in the Prati neighborhood of Rome.

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2019-10-06

By Mike

Postcards From Italy – The Colosseum Down the Street

This is our first "postcard" from Italy - a brief post with reflections on what we've seen and tasted.

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