Rome: Second Thoughts

On our second visit to Rome we were ready for the city. Right after the pilgrimage we were a bit too overwhelmed by the crush of tourists to fully appreciate it. We have spent the last two days walking through piazzas and streets that are full of treasures. Today we...

Food in Sicily

One of the real pleasures of travelling in Italy is the food, especially after a day of cycling. Within Italy Sicily is reknowned for it's unique cuisine, which mixes elements from the various groups that have occupied this land.In Cefalu we tried a Margherita pasta...

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Giro de Cannoli

The best part of cycling in Sicily other than the scenery is the fuel. And not just any fuel, we are talking Cannoli! These little sweeties are my new reason for living. Mamma Mia. When we asked about gelatto our host in Corleone suggested Cannoli. I had heard the...

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Matera

Matera is a place to see! The cave cut homes and rock buildings melt into one another and it is hard to determine where the natural rock  ends and the stone structures begin. The tufa grottos have been cut and modified into homes since the Neolithic age, making...

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