END OF HOUSE ARREST?
We are nearing the end. Steve had his appointment moved up to June 8, and that means we may even get to the Greek theatre performance at Tindari, Taormina, or Segesta. But even if it is only a week earlier, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, which is what the last picture of the last entry was supposed to show! We are dreaming of freedom and our celebrations trip. Today we are leaning toward a jazz/blues fest with some international stars near Florence. I would love to see Florence again and catch up on all that I missed, plus seeing the Uffizi with new eyes (and not-so-tired legs!).
In the meantime, we have enjoyed the hospitality of new friends Brigette, Joe, and Enza, Sicilians who formerly lived in New Jersy and now have found someone to speak English with. Brigette makes a mean pizza in her wood forno (oven) and they are formidable gardeners, as you can see by the accompanying pictures. I would never have thought to plant papyrus, calla lilies, and bird of paradise plants all together but they are simply gorgeous. Their fountain and gazebo have made a tiny paradise here in Sciacca, a suitable setting for Joes hybrid hibiscus plants from Tahiti.
Then yesterday we got out of the house again! We met Americans Joe and Kathy Piede, who were touring Sicily, for a day in Sciacca. We did the regular Sciacca things-the tasting room at Perrones, views from San Calogero, the port for a fish auction, Sciacca ceramicists for buying souvenirs, and pranzo at Desiderio. I felt like a little kid for I was getting out of the house for the first time in a long time! Even seeing the changes in the fields of orchards and vineyards between here and Menfi were a treat. We really enjoy sharing our town with others who might miss the little corners and specialties that we have come to know.
Back on the home front, the tomatoes and cucuzzi are growing well. And the clean-up has finally started in the resort, and we even have our own parking space numbers! So come see us and park at 12 or 13, whichever is free.
In the meantime, we have enjoyed the hospitality of new friends Brigette, Joe, and Enza, Sicilians who formerly lived in New Jersy and now have found someone to speak English with. Brigette makes a mean pizza in her wood forno (oven) and they are formidable gardeners, as you can see by the accompanying pictures. I would never have thought to plant papyrus, calla lilies, and bird of paradise plants all together but they are simply gorgeous. Their fountain and gazebo have made a tiny paradise here in Sciacca, a suitable setting for Joes hybrid hibiscus plants from Tahiti.
Then yesterday we got out of the house again! We met Americans Joe and Kathy Piede, who were touring Sicily, for a day in Sciacca. We did the regular Sciacca things-the tasting room at Perrones, views from San Calogero, the port for a fish auction, Sciacca ceramicists for buying souvenirs, and pranzo at Desiderio. I felt like a little kid for I was getting out of the house for the first time in a long time! Even seeing the changes in the fields of orchards and vineyards between here and Menfi were a treat. We really enjoy sharing our town with others who might miss the little corners and specialties that we have come to know.
Back on the home front, the tomatoes and cucuzzi are growing well. And the clean-up has finally started in the resort, and we even have our own parking space numbers! So come see us and park at 12 or 13, whichever is free.
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