Category Archives: Sicilia

The Long Shadow of Salvatore ‘Totò’ Riina

Posted on December 14, 2017 by babbityjean

An impressive resume:  His “career” began in the ‘50s with a string of crimes.  After a prison term, he was on the lam for 24 years.  He was responsible for thousands of murders.  Then he was in jail for 24 … Continue reading →

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Lo Smeraldo della Sicilia

Posted on December 8, 2017 by babbityjean

Ogni anno, a fine settembre, in alcune piazze e vie del centro storico di Bronte si svolge la Sagra del Pistacchio.  Bronte è uno dei tre paesi in provincia di Catania in Sicilia alle pendici occidentali dell’Etna dove crescono i … Continue reading →

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The Emerald of Sicily

Posted on December 8, 2017 by babbityjean

Every year at the end of September, in the streets and pizzas of centro storico of Bronte, the Fair of the Pistachio is celebrated.  Bronte is one of the 3 towns on the western slope of Mount Etna in Sicily … Continue reading →

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