We saw a minor car accident ahead of the coach today. Each driver was claiming to the other that they had done nothing wrong. Bill say someone must have done something right - and that is why they had an accident 🙂 Today is another day dedicated to archeological sites and a long lunch. We … Continue reading Temples of Sicily – Selinunte and Segesta
Abroad
Back in 2013 this blog started its life as 55 Days with Gwen – the story of two months travelling the Balkans with our good friends Jay and Waddy.
Since then, it has grown to include much more.
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Caltagirone – stepping in my father’s footsteps
Our first destination today is Caltagirone, the birthplace of my father. It is famous for its ceramics, however Franco has warned us that they are delicate and expensive so we are unlikely to buy on this visit. That is fine by me, I already own several pieces which I received as gifts. They are distinctive … Continue reading Caltagirone – stepping in my father’s footsteps
Catania – Syracuse – Noto – Ragusa: Who said I have no Stamina?
It is Friday and I am trying to write a post about what I did last Tuesday. It's not such an easy thing to do when you are on a 6-7-8 tour. That is the up at 6am, bags out at 7am and leave at 8am type of tour. We do not usually do organised tours, however this has been … Continue reading Catania – Syracuse – Noto – Ragusa: Who said I have no Stamina?
GWEN WILSON, Author, aka The Reluctant Retiree 