I had booked a total of two pre-planned experiences for our week in Sicily. That’s pretty much my usual speed: two per week. I’ve found that nothing stresses me out more than a fully packed schedule, especially on vacation. I need my headspace. I need time for…spontaneity. I need to wander.
I also need, if I can get it, a...
I didn’t quite realize, when I had booked our flat in Ortigia, Sicily, exactly where we would be staying. I knew we were near the water, I knew we were in the old town of Syracuse (that’s the Ortigia part), but never in my wildest dreams did I realize that we were literally across the street from this:
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I love visiting local markets, and the one in Ortigia, Sicily, is NOT to be missed. In addition to the usual fresh produce, this one stands out with stalls like the decadent build-your-own-box of fancy Italian cookies, or the sandwich-maker who has been making sandwiches — while entertaining crowds of people — for decades. Or the oyster stand where...