Heart on a deconstruction rubble cart, Piazza S. Chiara, Ballaro`
Hearts of Palermo
Sicily
and Vermont
La Cuba
February 14, 2014
La Cuba, 12th-Century palace of William the Good. One of his many pads.
The conquering Normans used Arab translators to save the Greek classics, Arab architects, Arab builders, Arab city administrators, and Arab harems and clothes and customs. They knew a good thing when they saw it.
Home sweet home
February 14, 2014
Detail: Muqarnes, an Arab touch, interior of La Cuba
Found a great apartment share with three women, at various university levels, in a 1940s apartment behind the Teatro Biondo at the center of the old town, just a few meters from my old digs at Palazzo Vannucci where I still have friends from my 2012 visit.
My first order of business was to enjoy Read More
My first order of business was to enjoy Read More
in Palermo
February 9, 2014
I am in Palermo looking for a single room in a shared apartment. You meet all types doing this.
Giant candle
February 5, 2014
This candle is big but not the biggest. Lots of accidents after the feast because wax coats the streets and no one can brake properly. People slip and fall.
Devotees may carry a candle that weighs as much as they do, made to order for each. i have filmed the candlemakers at work for my documentary.
Candelore in Via Etnea catania Sicily
February 5, 2014
Down in the street among the throngs. It must be 60 degrees fahrenheit outside. The streets are packed with a million- plus people. This is the second largest religious festival in the world after Corpus Cristi in Cusco, Peru.