The Irish Pub

You can find an Irish pub almost anywhere.  this one was in Taormina, Sicily.  A little too early in the morning for the usual crowd.

La Barbera

A small streetside market in Palermo, Sicily

 

Sunset in Porto Empedocle

Porto Empedocle is located on the southwestern  coast of Sicily.

Trapani

Trapani is a port city on the western coast of Sicily.  This image was taken from the medieval, walled town of Erice perched on a nearby mountain.  In the distant background are the Egadi Islands.

I remember Sicily

the view from Taormina, Sicily looking towards Mt. Etna, one of the few active volcanoes in Europe.

Coffee in Taormina

a local restaurant in Taormina, Sicily.

Piazza IX Aprile

This is one of the main Plazza’s in Taormina, Sicily. In the middle of the image is the Chiesa di San Guiseppe built in the late 1600’s. Taken with a 180 degree fisheye lens and somewhat straightened in postprocessing.

Postcards from Sicily

This is the Greek amphitheater in Taormina, Sicily. Built in the 7th century BC, it is one of the most famous landmarks in Sicily. In the background is Mt. Etna.