Monthly Archives: October 2013

Sicily Travel – My First Opera Experience

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Margie Miklas

Teatro Massimo in Palermo Sept 22, 2013 On a whim I decided to tour the famous Teatro Massimo. I knew tours were offered here and fortunately this opera house was open today. For the reasonable fee of eight euros, I … Continue reading →

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Sicily Travel – The Palermo Cathedral

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Margie Miklas

September 22, 2013 Sunday Our last day in Palermo and Rick, Monica, and I decided to walk to the Palermo Cathedral that we had passed on the bus. This stunning landmark is one of Sicily’s many buildings which portray mixes … Continue reading →

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ITALY Blogger Awards | Italy Magazine

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Margie Miklas

Italy Magazine is accepting nominations for Italy Blogger Awards. If you love Italy as much as I do, have a voice and nominate your favorite blogs in the various categories. ITALY Blogger Awards | Italy Magazine.

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My Radio Interview

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Margie Miklas

Sometimes it’s funny how things play out. I was participating in a book signing last weekend in Ft Pierce, with other members of the Treasure Coast Writers Guild. I met someone who was passing out flyers for the annual Italian … Continue reading →

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Monreale Cathedral – Famous for Mosaics

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Margie Miklas

Saturday September 21, 2013 Last night after we did our laundry and relaxed for a bit, we enjoyed a delicious dinner at Trattoria A’ Cuccagna, a cozy outdoor restaurant that Monica discovered on Via Principe di Granatelli. While the service … Continue reading →

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Sicily Travel – First Day in Palermo

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Margie Miklas

Friday September 20, 2013 It feels good to finally have the chance to sleep in a little this morning at our comfortable hotel in Palermo. After breakfast of yogurt, fruit and cappuccino, Rick, Monica, and I buy tickets from the … Continue reading →

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Cooking Class in Sicily

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Margie Miklas

Sept 19, 2013 I have never taken a cooking class before and am excited to be here at Agriturismo Tarantola with my sister-in-law, Monica. The welcoming Signor Filippo is tall and attractive and molto gentile, very kind. After ushering us … Continue reading →

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Guest Post by Flavours of Italy – How Holidays for Single People Have Come of Age

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Margie Miklas

I am honored to feature another guest blog post by Flavours of Italy. Enjoy. Blue Skies, A Brand New Year in Italy and not a single supplement in sight. I turned over the calendar and three quarters of the year … Continue reading →

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Driving in Sicily – More Tales of Getting Lost

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Margie Miklas

As I was planning this trip to Italy, I had the idea to take a cooking class, for something different. My sister-in-law, Monica, also liked the idea, and knew that my brother, Rick, wouldn’t care about it. He could find … Continue reading →

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Travel in Sicily – The Valley of the Temples near Agrigento

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Margie Miklas

By 3:30 we had checked in to our hotel in Agrigento and then we left for the the nearby Valley of the Temples. Rick wanted to walk, but Monica and I convinced him to drive there, since we knew that … Continue reading →