Putting Things Into Perspective

After a fitful sleep I woke to a breakfast of blueberry muffin, yogurt, and orange juice. The plane landed and we sat on the tarmac for an extra 30 minutes. Just because. I’ve had this happen before at CDG, and have decided it must be part of the normal French workflow that is designed to […]

The Italian History of the Automobile

I started today by following the suggestions of my guidebook. It said to go to the Italian Museum of Risorgimento. This was listed as one of the top two things to do in Turin. Think of it as a museum about how modern Italy became established as a united, independent state. Sound interesting? No, of […]

Strung Out on Caffeine

I got up this morning, had a quick breakfast, and headed out into the town. One thing I’ve quickly noticed about Turin is that her people love their chocolate and their coffee. They’re everywhere, and in fact you can (and should) get both together! I can’t begin to tell you how many cups of espresso […]

It’s a Mere Snack, Really

Today I got up and had a light breakfast that seemed to be entirely insufficient in the eyes of the cousins. After that my cousins had to go to the centro for some business, and we used the opportunity to visit Teatro Massimo, which is the large opera house in Central Palermo. The business took […]

What Is The Sicilian Word For “Less?”

Pane ca meusa. I am looking for something in the guidebook and run across that term. This is what I ate last night, it turns out. According to the guidebook it is spleen. One of my cousins clarifies things further and states that it also contains lungs. In either case I reflect back on the […]

I Don’t Know What It Is, But of Course I’ll Eat It!

Monday started with my trip to the airport and flight to Palermo to visit with the cousins. I have scheduled just over 48 hours in Sicily. I knew my family would complain, asking why I am only coming for one day (which they did!), but I really don’t like to impose on people. They are […]