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Sicily in the Spring
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We are enjoying the island of the Sicily - Follow along at:
Sicily in the Spring
“Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés
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04/23/2023 09:21 AM
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I was wondering what you guys had been up to!! Sounds like another great adventure in the making!!
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Will be looking forward to each installment.
Toast.......to Life; White Bay...heaven on earth. Diane
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Only running a day behind.
Here is Day 2
Link:
A Day in the Clouds
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“Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés
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The island is beautiful and the weather is great.
Sunday was truly a chill day and we are rested and just taking everything in around us.
Link:
Day3 - A Day of Rest
“Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés
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Welcome home
Running about a day and half behind real-time.
Beautiful Place!
Here is Day 4
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A Beach Walk
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“Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés
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Thanks for taking us along. So lovely that you are getting a chance to settle in and enjoy the ambiance, before the travels to come!
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Carol things are happening fast and furious. Right now I am two days behind and I cannot tell you how good the food and wine has been. Danilo our host is amazing and keeps us moving. GREAT TRIP!
“Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés
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04/28/2023 02:57 PM
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Sorry folks this is one unbelievable trip! We just got to our hotel and dinner in 10 minutes. It is 2100 local. Promise pics coming!
“Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés
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Sorry for being slow - back in the US and have time to catch my breath! What a trip!
Next entry to the blog:
Exploring the City Enjoy!
“Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés
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Today's adventure centers around food and wine in Marsala.
A unbelievable cooking experience will sipping some beautiful wines
Enjoy!
Link:
A Wine and Food Kinda of Day
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Thanks Scott glad you are enjoying! Mother's Day weekend pause - back on Monday. Have a great weekend Moms of the World!
“Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés
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Pull up a chair in the shade and grab a piece of fruit.
Today we are in Modica on the south side of Sicily.
We experience something I had no idea that Sicily was known for... Chocolate!
Link: Cioccolato & Ciuri Ciuri Cioccolato & Ciuri ciuri
“Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés
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Let's Go Visit the Mother of Sicily!
What a day this was! We explored Mt Etna, Lunch at a winery, and had dinner in a very interesting location.
Liink: Let's Go See Momma! Enjoy!
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“Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés
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Sorry just back from the beach with children and grandchildren
Back at the keyboard.
Another great day in Sicily, albeit a little wet
Link:
A Hard's Rain A-Gonna Fall
“Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés
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Thank you for checking it out and welcome to TTOL!
“Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés