Finally I have gotten my pics in some sort of order, and have sorted out some favorites. As I said before, as an experiment I used only the camera on

Karibien

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Sicily photos

Finally I have gotten my pics in some sort of order, and have sorted out some favorites. As I said before, as an experiment I used only the camera on my phone, and mostly automode -flash. I'm glad I didn't have an extra gadget around my neck, and I didn't have time for manuals. So here it goes:

Catania, the Duomo

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Ortigia, Siracusa, parking

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Ortigia, Ordinary alley

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Ortigia, Olives at the market

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Ortigia, Looking up

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We made it a day just to explore the small island. We walked every street, every piazza, every alley. Peaked into courtyards and cul de sacs. Shopped some wine and pasta. And everywhere it was, the sweet scent of fresh laundry... I will always associate Sicily with baroque balconies and newly done laundry!

Akra
 
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Beautiful pics (except for the last one)...must be a nice phone! Thanks for sharing them.
 
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great pics..especially the last one....you captured much of Sicily's beauty......I long for the day we go back...
 
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Thanks all

I had a hard time selecting a small collection to give just a hint of what we experienced. I took about 550 pics... In addition to these ten, there is a set on Flickr . At the moment there is 30, but I will upload more.

One of my favorites

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Highlight of the day: the Duomo. It is absolutly beautiful. And if you look at postcard pictures, you should know that the baroque facade is just a facade. The real ancient church/temple is inside - and visible from the outside as well. Resting your hand at one of the columns from a far distant millenium - awesome...
The Duomo was built in the 7th century over the great Temple of Athens (5th century BC). The fa
 
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Karibien,
Great photos....those olives look sooo good, I love them! We are going back to Italy next May, but to Praiano and Capri(which I truly love)....but next time I want to try Sciliy!!!! Linda
 
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