Monday, October 17, 2022

Paterno

Around Paterno.

In the shadow of Mount Etna and in plain sight of a Norman Castle built in 1072 from our rooftop apartment.

Below inked drawings of rough drawings done on site.





Pronzo!

Inked drawing.





Touring the Norman castle built in 1072.























Inked drawings of inside castle.













Ancient Norman Falconry Tower.


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Mosaics at a Roman Villa

Out in the middle of nowhere now but in the center of everything then. 

Rooms full of mosaics!






Leaving Sciacca

Just a quick walk over to the Bachina beach and the Porto before we head out.

Love the name of the little boat, "NON MIGUARDARE". LOL!










Day in Marsala

Another great day!

Touring Marsala with Tanina, Stefano and Miriam.

Originally Spanish stables.

Toured the Punic Museum and Roman site.


Newest family Sicilia lawyer!


Picnic with Panela by the sea.


More to come...



Day in Palermo

Had a great day!

Porta.


The beautiful church where Giovanna and Bernardo got married. Rocco.



Palazzo tour.


Tower climb and view!





Hello down there!



Up here with Giovanna and Bernardo.


Tiled dome view.


Porta.


Balcony outside Giovanna's office.



Two Joeys!


Tour of Renato and Mary's law office. Renato in his judicial robe. Cool!



Pronzo.



Cathedral. Solar sun tracking line of months with mosaics of zodiac and my archer.



Tour of an amazing tile collection.




Fountain of....

Thanks so much!