To paraphrase a QB I once knew, we may have only been 3-6 this year, we may not be getting ready to play in any kind of playoff game this weekend, but we're in Sicily and all those teams still playing aren't!
We took advantage of our geographical edge and went exploring to the north of Malibu, to the towns of Giarre and Riposto before going to the sea near Taormina.
Giarre's War Memorial
Built in 1794
They ARE packin', of course!
Battle of the Domes
You pick your favorite from today as seen below.
This "Castle of the Slaves" is located in a remote part of the town of Fiumefreddo di Sicilia. The two figures you see in the tower represent two Moorish captives who are now slaves anxiously looking towards the sea for signs of their friends coming to their rescue.
The Courtyard of the Castello degli Schiavi
If it looks at all familiar, it is probably because it was in a scene from the movie "The Godfather". Which scene you ask? Scroll down.
Michael Corleone's first wife, Apollonia, dropping out of her
Sicilian Driver Training Class
Unfortunately, the Castello was closed so I could only get a few shots from the street while Laurie sat in the car. I told her NOT to start the engine while I was across the street just in case.
VERY relaxing!
There are a LOT of stairs back up from the beach.
Only a two cart parade, this one had a band playing.
Though highly decorated, this one had a real working man's feel to it.
Taormina is a cruise ship destination in the summer.
The Wünderbar has always been a favorite watering hole with film stars and the 55th Annual Taormina Film Festival does start this Saturday. So we felt it was about time to finally stop by for a couple of over-priced drinks.
We got off lightly as Laurie only had one glass of white wine while I had a strawberry milk shake. . . LIVING THE HIGH LIFE INDEED!
Wine on the left and pastries on the right
CHILD PRIESTS!!!
Laurie believes we should have no problem squeezing these into the overhead compartment.
What a great, relaxing day we enjoyed. . . AGAIN!
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