Thursday, November 22, 2018

Pickpocketing sign

Palermo train station had a few of these signs posted. The bad guys all wore masks. My favorite was a little child asking for help while her accomplice comes from behind. 

Catania

St Francis church from the theater. 

Catania theater

This ancient amphitheater was home to houses until the 30's, and the perimeter walls were homes until the second half of the 20th century. The building on the right still has homes in it (it still had clothes hanging to dry). The stage was flooded at some point for water choreography. This is a great example of people living in their history, setting these ruins aside seems a very modern action. 

Boats in Ognina

Just north of Catania. A fancy festival boat

Catania

View of the Cathedral from the top of the abbey across the road. 

Etna smoldering in the distance

We live at the foot of an active volcano. This is fine. 

Catania from our room

View from the Hotel biscari of the Badia dome.