Il Castello di Venere

Il Castello di Venere, Venus' Castle, in Erice, Sicily is absolutely stupendous, It has been totally restored and accessible to visitors. It should not be missed,

Have a great weekend

A night at Carnegie Hall

Carnegie Hall is the premier concert hall in New York. It's acoustics are superb and it's history is awesome. To think that in the early sixties it was almost torn down. The forces of light prevailed. A night at Carnegie Hall is truly special and on this night I heard Mahler's Seventh Symphony by the Santa Celilia Orchestra of Rome. Wonderful. Another reason why this city is what it is, a true phenomenon,

Small town, USA

There is something very charming and appealing about small towns in the States. Most have been hurt financially my the big malls but many are trying to make a come back. This can be said of Honesdale, PA, the county seat of Wayne County.

My grandmothers

When I emigrated to the States both my paternal and maternal grandfathers died soon after, My grandmothers lived many years after and I was able to see them many times. Here are images of them. Shot on Tri-X, my favorite film.

Nonna Anna, my maternal grandmother

Nonna Maria, my paternal grandmother

La festa della Madonna del Soccorso

Today is the grand finale of the feast of the Madonna del Soccorso. patron of Castellammare del Golfo. It starts on August 19 and ends today with a grand procession followed by a very nice fireworks display. This year I will not be there because I went in July and only once due to personal reasons. My heart In spirit.

 

Sicilian produce

The food in Sicily is divine. It simply has more flavor, more zest, more color and the aromas are more intense. The produce, cultivated 12 months out of the year, is an example of this  phenomenon. These shots were made in my favorite farmer's market in Castellammare del Golfo. 

Have a wonderful week

Have a quiet Sunday