Siracusa lies at the south Eastern part of the triangular shaped island of Sicily. It was founded by the Greeks … Continue reading October 3, 2015 – Sicily Pictures – Siracusa / Ortigia

Mt. Etna is 3,320 meters (about 11,000 ft) high, 40 Km (about 25 miles) wide and formed by 4 different … Continue reading October 4, 2015 – Sicily Pictures – Mt. Etna

The Sant Adelphio hotel and spa in Taormina Giardini Naxus on our final day before returning to England.     Judy … Continue reading October 5, 2015 – Sicily – Final day

The Palermo Cathederal            The Cathederal in Monreale with attached monastery – built during the reigns of King … Continue reading September 30, 2015 – Sicily Pictures – Palermo and Monreale Cathederals

Taormina on the Eastern coast of Sicily is part of a group of towns where we spent 4 days. Taormina … Continue reading October 2, 2015 – Sicily Pictures – Taormina and Amphitheater 

Temple of Juno (Hera Lacina) built 450-460BC  Cave type openings in the city wall which were used to bury the … Continue reading September 29, 2015 – Sicily Pictures – Valley of the Temples in Agrugento

Initial construction was 293-305 AD when the Augustus and Caesers were in power and added to though the Norman Occupation … Continue reading October 1, 2015 – Sicily Pictures – Roman Villa at the foot of Mt. Mangone near Piazza Armerina town

Etna’s height is 3320 m above sea level but as it is active the height continuously changes. It is 40 … Continue reading October 4, 2015 – Sicily – Mount Etna

After a good breakfast and a struggle packing due to all the shopping, and being a little worried about the … Continue reading October 5, 2015 – Sicily – Taormina Giardini Naxus to Wokingham

As we left the front door of the hotel, there in all its glory was Mount Etna. Yesterday we saw … Continue reading October 3, 2015 – Sicily – Siracusa and Ortigia