Catania Market Under the shadow of Mount Etna, “A Muntagna”, lies Catania, a monument to survival and resilience. Sicilians, a tough bunch, know … [Read more...]
Green Gold of Bronte
Back in the mythic past, a Cyclops named Bronte, The Thunderer, lived here, an assistant to the blacksmith god, Vulcan, in his forge. They were … [Read more...]
When Vulcan came to Sicily
Sicilians speak of Etna in the feminine, and as a good volcano. Very different from Campania, on the mainland, where Vesuvio was always masculine and … [Read more...]
Catania, Singed and Sooty
It's no wonder Catania has an overall scorched look, the seismic history can only be described as catastrophic. There have been several volcanic … [Read more...]
Taormina, Tourist Town
Etna making a show, from Taormina Over the last few years I'd heard a lot about Taormina. Time to have a look at this fabled town of unrivalled … [Read more...]
