Love Thursday: Nurturing My Travel Lovebug
Soon I will be off on a journey to an island not so far away to spend some time in one of the cities I have been absolutely dying to visit since I moved to this part of the world.
Various circumstances beyond my control have gotten in the way of a trip up until now, but not any more. I’ve got my travel buddy and my travel guide and I’m about to nurture my travel lovebug, who has been neglected for far too long.
[Note to anyone thinking of showing up in my hilltop village and burgling me: you will still have P and the pooches to deal with.]
What? You haven’t figured out where I’m going?
Does this look familiar?
If you’re a fan of Il Padrino a.k.a. The Godfather, and you made it to the end of the third installment, you should recognize this building.
I’m not going to lie to you. I’ve had visions of my re-enacting that fateful scene (what, people run the Rocky steps in Philly all the time!), but when I told P I planned to bring ketchup to make it more realistic, he didn’t seem to think that’d go over well. Go figure.
You think it’s too late to call up Andy Garcia to save me from embarrassment?
*le sigh*
Happy Love Thursday and Happy Trails!
P.S. I won’t be touching a computer for the next several days, so please be patient regarding responses to comments and emails. I’ve planned some posts in advance for you, though, so keep coming by the blog so she won’t get lonely!
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[tags] palermo, sicily, love thursday, the godfather, il padrino, andy garcia, le sigh[/tags]
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Ciao Michelle,
I’m so envious that you’re going to Palermo.
I wish I was there to meet you and Cherrye.
Have fun and be careful.
Wish you could’ve been there too Carole; it was so wonderful!
Sounds way fun. I can totally relate to the travel bug and not enough of it, so enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.
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Annoying when you can’t fulfill the travelbug’s lust isn’t it? “Enjoy” was definitely the theme 😉
Have a good trip. I’m sure you’ll see more of the city than we did as we only had time to catch the ferry to Napoli after spending too much time sightseeing on the way to Palermo.
Gil we saw a good bit for our day and maybe a half there. I’m very impressed with both the city and us 😉
Woo Hoo…countdown, sista!!
Carol D-I wish you were there, too!
gotta go pack!
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Hee hee…countdown is on for the NEXT trip please?!
Hmmm… personally, I’d rather have Andy Garcia around to help me re-enact that scene where they are making pasta…
Have a wonderful trip!
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How about it?!
Everything I’ve ever read about Sicily makes me yearn to go there. I’m looking forward to lots of pictures and lots of stories. Happy LT!
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BLC, I know how you feel, and I definitely recommend listening to that yearn.
Have a great time. Are you packin’ heat? Just teasing…..have a great time!!! Take lots of pics for us…especially photos of Andy Garcia 😉
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Hah! No comment. And if only Andy had been around it would’ve made the trip absolutely perfect 😉
oh, have fun! Traveling is such fun. I’m sure you’ll come back with some great pics! Can’t wait to see them.
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Buon Viaggio!! If you’re wandering, try to hit Taormina too. E’ bellissima!
Beautiful indeed! I had already been there, so we’re going to hit it on another trip–as you know, it’s pretty close to us 🙂
have a wonderful trip!
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Buon viaggio!! I can’t wait to visit Sicily. Looking forward to seeing your pics.
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Gorgeous island indeed, NYC. You’re going to love it 🙂
I LOVE the Godfather movies! I’m envious of your traveling, as I have been sorely missing out on that for some time now. But, it probably helps that you actually live in the country to which I’m longing to return for a visit. So, that’s half the battle. 🙂 Have a great trip and I can’t wait to hear stories and see pictures when you get home. Safe travels!
Christina
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Yes it definitely helps to be so close to Sicily…makes the trip affordable at least! Photos and tales on the way!
Have fun! Can’t wait to hear all about the trip!
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I just happened to see that building (above) in “The Godfather” last night, while channel-surfing. (Seems like the “Godfather” films are always being shown on American television.) Have a wonderful time in Sicily! If you’re only going for a few days (three? four?), I don’t suppose you’re planning to circle the entire island–but if you do make it past Palermo and Taormina, Agrigento, with its famous archaeology, is also worth a visit. (I spent a week in Sicily in 2003, and Agrigento is the most memorable part of the island for me–but then I’m mostly into walking outdoors, among the ruins.)
Lilian, the next trip will be the archaeological sites, I think–Siracusa, Ragusa, etc. I’ve been to Taormina, but we can hit that too; it’s actually not too far from where we live and can do it in a day trip if we *really* want to make a long day of it. We did see some great ruins in Tindari (Tyndaris) though–stay tuned for photos!
I’ve always wanted to go to Palermo!!! Have a great time! I cannot wait to see your pictures. : D
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Anali, I *highly* recommend Palermo…details forthcoming!
Have a great time and Happy Love Thursday!
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Thanks Meredith 🙂
Palermo is one of the best cities in the world. I love its rustic charm, and the friendly nature of its people. The fact that I’m half Sicilian (and half Barese) helps me appreciate this gorgeous place. No matter what the rest of Italy thinks of Sicily(and some of them don’t think much), it is one of the most beautiful, friendly places I’ve ever traveled. I hope you have an amazing time. I hope you have time for a side jaunt to Taormina — it’s gorgeous.
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I’m with you Bella; I loved Palermo! I’ve already been to Taormina, and yes, truly beautiful (in a much different way!). I look forward to exploring more and more of Sicily.
Yall have a great time! I am so jealous and cant wait to see the pics and hear the stories. please share! hehe
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Will do Stacy!
Have a great time in Sicily, we did when we went in 2006…if you read my blog, you must look at some of first posts, I did put some great photos on there. It was one of the best hols we have had!! 🙂
Will definitely check out your posts Anne, thanks 🙂
Safe travels!!!!
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Well, I actually did the whole scene on those fateful steps…… I looked at my husband and did the “Dad?” and fell.
Have a great time!!! I also love Palermo. Don’t miss the catacombs or Bellino’s Pizzeria. A beautiful place……..
Thanks Stephanie! We hit the catacombs but not the pizzeria 🙁
Palermo is a dream, just beautiful. I spent a weekend there with my other half before we tied the knot. He thinks it is Italy’s most beautiful city, I loved it for it’s extremes. Have a fabulous time!
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Now that we’re back I can say that I fully agree 🙂
I wish I was going with you! Have a great trip!!!
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Photos and lots of them, please.
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With pleasure!
Wow, your web site is cool 🙂
I enjoyed reading it!! Keep posting!
Thanks! I will!
Have fun!
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Have a great time! Have a Philly Cheesesteak for me!
I used to live in Philly and I also did the rocky run up the stairs!
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Sabine, although I lived in Philly too I never did the Rocky run…too lazy 😉
Buon Viaggio!
D and I are planning to see our First Real Italian Opera (Puccini’s Manon Lescaut) at the Teatro Massimo this June.
tell us if you and Cherrye find some out-of-the-way drop-dead fantastic trattorias or gelaterias or any other kind of erias in Palermo…
I *loved* the theater; wish we could’ve gotten a tour (they do have them but of course our timing wasn’t right). Anyway, I will be in touch, of course.
i am hoping for a full report (extensive photos & gelati) on this adventure…southern italy (including sicily) is part of our next itinerary abroad
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The gelato part didn’t go so well (the only one we had was pretty bad actually) BUT the rest of the trip was fabulous…photos to come!
I’m dying to see pictures from your trip. I’ve several from there that belonged to my grandparents! Hope you have a wonderful trip!
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Photos coming Bren!
Gosh but I’m late to the party… I didn’t realize Love Thursday was “officially” back! Enjoy your visit to Sicily!
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Che bella! You are off to Sicily. I love the whole island and the food too so am sure you will have a great time!
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We did indeed 🙂
I can picture the scene on the steps, have a wonderful trip! I’m jealous!!
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Thanks Marie!
Ooooh! I’m also very envious.
Have a wonderful time!
k
Was a fabulous time, thanks Kim!