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Sicily in the Spring
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04/22/2023 04:50 PM
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We are enjoying the island of the Sicily - Follow along at:
Sicily in the Spring
Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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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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04/23/2023 11:10 AM
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Will be looking forward to each installment.
Toast.......to Life; White Bay...heaven on earth. Diane
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04/24/2023 04:46 AM
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Only running a day behind.
Here is Day 2
Link:
A Day in the Clouds
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Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Re: Sicily in the Spring
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04/25/2023 01:06 AM
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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
Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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04/26/2023 10:51 AM
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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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Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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04/26/2023 12:25 PM
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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!
Carol Hill
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04/26/2023 05:14 PM
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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!
Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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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!
Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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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!
Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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05/09/2023 12:11 PM
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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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Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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05/11/2023 04:24 PM
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Today we visit the Valley of the Temples, have an amazing lunch at an agriresort, and the see bikini dancing girls from 2000 years ago. Let the adventure continue!
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Sicilians build things like they are going to live forever...
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Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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05/13/2023 07:35 AM
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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!
Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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05/17/2023 05:06 PM
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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
Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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05/30/2023 03:41 PM
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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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Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not - Ralph Waldo Emerson