When Catania was destroyed by an earthquake and a volcanic eruption in the 17th century, its citizens rebuilt it in an unmistakably baroque style.This is especially evident in its many churches: around every corner is a towering stone church with an ornate facade. Perhaps the prevalence of these magnificent buidlings explains the thoughtless graffiti thatContinue reading >>
Scenes from Sicily: Caronia
This week I will share some of the striking scenes I saw on our recent trip to Sicily. I had never heard of the Sirocco winds until we woke up to them on our third morning in Sicily. Hot air whipped outside our window, driving the temperature up at least 20 degrees from the previousContinue reading >>