I'm not a granita fan either, but I recently enjoyed almond granita (in Modica) and pistachio (in Siracusa). I regret not trying mulberry, i.e. gelsi, when I first saw it in some frozen form or other - maybe it was crema - because I didn't happen to see it again.
Palermo is indeed a fascinating city, with its Arab-Norman glories and shabby baroque palaces and street markets and tiny piazzettas, such as Piazzetta Garraffo, which is basically just the widened end of a narrow street, but it holds one of several iterations of the Genius of Palermo. It's the top picture in this post: https://www.great-sicily.com/post/the-genius-of-palermo-mysterious-and-enchanting-symbol-of-the-city
The average tourist wouldn't run across it, but someone who obsessively gathers information beforehand might know where to find it.
Yellow-bellied sliders (Trachemys scripta scripta) are invasive in Sicily.
"In European countries where pond sliders are established and invasive, they can impose threats to native biodiversity through competitive advantage over native terrapins. They are often released into Europe from the pet trade, which makes them one of the top 100 invasive species outside of the United States."
Buongiorno, I mean Good morning…or is it good mourning in Italy, as the Romans arch rival Francia (sounds like a cuss word in English) is in the Worlds Cup semifinals
Is it not ironic the simpler, more logical use of the number 13 is more iconic when ones piece is titled in ancient Roman text XVIII …wait, wait, did I say the number 13. Did someone say way back in the day “Math is hard” keeping up with all the letters. How many numbers are there in the alphabet again! Keep your eyes clean and stay off the tracks Buongiorno, I mean have a good day Jay. Thanks for your beautiful travel log Gotta run on.
I'm not a granita fan either, but I recently enjoyed almond granita (in Modica) and pistachio (in Siracusa). I regret not trying mulberry, i.e. gelsi, when I first saw it in some frozen form or other - maybe it was crema - because I didn't happen to see it again.
Palermo is indeed a fascinating city, with its Arab-Norman glories and shabby baroque palaces and street markets and tiny piazzettas, such as Piazzetta Garraffo, which is basically just the widened end of a narrow street, but it holds one of several iterations of the Genius of Palermo. It's the top picture in this post: https://www.great-sicily.com/post/the-genius-of-palermo-mysterious-and-enchanting-symbol-of-the-city
The average tourist wouldn't run across it, but someone who obsessively gathers information beforehand might know where to find it.
Great, Carol -- thank you.
I do so wish I could be in a small tour group with you as leader. You're as good as a Montalbano episode on Sicily!
Ha, thank you! (I must watch that show.)
Yellow-bellied sliders (Trachemys scripta scripta) are invasive in Sicily.
"In European countries where pond sliders are established and invasive, they can impose threats to native biodiversity through competitive advantage over native terrapins. They are often released into Europe from the pet trade, which makes them one of the top 100 invasive species outside of the United States."
Buongiorno, I mean Good morning…or is it good mourning in Italy, as the Romans arch rival Francia (sounds like a cuss word in English) is in the Worlds Cup semifinals
Is it not ironic the simpler, more logical use of the number 13 is more iconic when ones piece is titled in ancient Roman text XVIII …wait, wait, did I say the number 13. Did someone say way back in the day “Math is hard” keeping up with all the letters. How many numbers are there in the alphabet again! Keep your eyes clean and stay off the tracks Buongiorno, I mean have a good day Jay. Thanks for your beautiful travel log Gotta run on.