6 days in Sicily!

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May 2nd 2009
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We decided to head south for Easter. Sicily seemed the perfect place: warmer, way older, and friendly sicilians! We rented a car and drove wherever we wanted....when we got tired, we found a hotel. The children really enjoyed the trip...we all loved loved loved Siracusa!
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Easter begins a day earlyEaster begins a day early
Easter begins a day early
Lily and nonna relax in Villa BorgheseLily and nonna relax in Villa Borghese
Lily and nonna relax in Villa Borghese
OUr Sicilian adventure begins!OUr Sicilian adventure begins!
OUr Sicilian adventure begins!
OUr car and the first view of sea in Trapani
An afternoon in the ciry of CataniaAn afternoon in the ciry of Catania
An afternoon in the ciry of Catania
HOtel #3 near TaorminaHOtel #3 near Taormina
HOtel #3 near Taormina
The greek(then Roman) theater The greek(then Roman) theater
The greek(then Roman) theater
Taormina. YOu can see the snow covered Mt. Etna (volcano) in the distance.
After Taormina...down to the beach.After Taormina...down to the beach.
After Taormina...down to the beach.
Isola bella (pretty island) was a great way to end the day. The beachw as a bit too pebbly (is that a word?) for the bare feet, but great for rock throwing.
a Gorgeous view of Mt. Etna now.a Gorgeous view of Mt. Etna now.
a Gorgeous view of Mt. Etna now.
A day trip to vairious little volcano side towns.
Measuring all the roads.Measuring all the roads.
Measuring all the roads.
This one wins!This one wins!
This one wins!
Siracusa!!Siracusa!!
Siracusa!!
A neat sculpture was being set up.A neat sculpture was being set up.
A neat sculpture was being set up.
Learning about how papyrus was made into paperLearning about how papyrus was made into paper
Learning about how papyrus was made into paper
Another theater in Segeste.Another theater in Segeste.
Another theater in Segeste.
A gorgeous town called EriceA gorgeous town called Erice
A gorgeous town called Erice
Set up on a hill we had gorgwous views from this medieval town.
Yeah, thats my artsy shot.Yeah, thats my artsy shot.
Yeah, thats my artsy shot.
Doing homework Doing homework
Doing homework
WE had a few hours at the airport so the kids finished up their homework.






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