Tag Archives: Palermo

Sicily Road Trip #2SicilianGals

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Margie Miklas

Ciao from Sicilia! After seven days into our road trip in Sicily, these #2SicilianGals have put on close to 2000 km on our rental car (Thanks Auto Europe). Victoria and I have traveled from the northwest corner of Sicily to … Continue reading →

Sicily Road Trip #2SicilianGals Palermo to Trapani

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Margie Miklas

Andiamo a Sicilia! #2SicilianGals begin our European road trip in Sicily. After arriving in Palermo and retrieving our rental car at Palermo Airport, formerly known as formerly Punta Raisi Airport, Victoria and I are hitting the road. First stop some … Continue reading →

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Life in Italy – Photo of the Day

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Margie Miklas

A day in the life of this elderly Italian man in Palermo, a shoemaker who makes men’s shoes by hand. I am always intrigued watching skilled craftsmen at work in Italy. If you want to read more about this shoemaker … Continue reading →

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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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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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People of Italy

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Margie Miklas

One of the best things about Italy are the Italian people themselves. Even people who aren’t Italian or of Italian descent always say the same things about the Italians. They are warm, passionate and happy people. I loved the people … Continue reading →

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Palermo by Day

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Margie Miklas

May 18 After a good night’s sleep, we all wanted to walk around the center of Palermo for at least a few hours and enjoy what we could in the light of day. It actually was lovely, and I am … Continue reading →