Bleeding Espresso

21 February 2008

love thursday: nurturing my travel lovebug

35 beans of wisdom to “love thursday: nurturing my travel lovebug”

1. Carole D. on 21 Feb 2008 at 7:19 am #

   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!

2. Pasticcera on 21 Feb 2008 at 7:47 am #

   Sounds way fun. I can totally relate to the travel bug and not enough of it, so enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.

   Pasticcera’s last blog post..“Lâ Calhëtta dë Prâl” a Valdesian Soup

   Annoying when you can’t fulfill the travelbug’s lust isn’t it? “Enjoy” was definitely the theme

3. Gil on 21 Feb 2008 at 8:33 am #

   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

4. Cherrye on 21 Feb 2008 at 8:48 am #

   Woo Hoo…countdown, sista!!

   Carol D-I wish you were there, too!

   gotta go pack!

   Cherrye’s last blog post..Sausage and Sweets - Sharing the Love

   Hee hee…countdown is on for the NEXT trip please?!

5. anno on 21 Feb 2008 at 12:09 pm #

   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!

   anno’s last blog post..Absence/Alterations

   How about it?!

6. Bipolarlawyercook on 21 Feb 2008 at 1:01 pm #

   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!

   Bipolarlawyercook’s last blog post..Love Thursday

   BLC, I know how you feel, and I definitely recommend listening to that yearn.

7. My Melange on 21 Feb 2008 at 1:06 pm #

   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

   My Melange’s last blog post..What’s in your Vocab Bank?

   Hah! No comment. And if only Andy had been around it would’ve made the trip absolutely perfect

8. kacey on 21 Feb 2008 at 1:41 pm #

   oh, have fun! Traveling is such fun. I’m sure you’ll come back with some great pics! Can’t wait to see them.

   kacey’s last blog post..Left Brain Right Brain

   Thanks Kacey!

9. alexmom on 21 Feb 2008 at 2:22 pm #

   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

10. Jane on 21 Feb 2008 at 3:19 pm #

    have a wonderful trip!

    Thanks!

11. nyc/caribbean ragazza on 21 Feb 2008 at 3:44 pm #

    Buon viaggio!! I can’t wait to visit Sicily. Looking forward to seeing your pics.

    nyc/caribbean ragazza’s last blog post..I have a lit. manager!

    Gorgeous island indeed, NYC. You’re going to love it

12. Christina Arbini on 21 Feb 2008 at 4:09 pm #

    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

    Christina Arbini’s last blog post..Giving Away The Best Year Of Your Life!

    Yes it definitely helps to be so close to Sicily…makes the trip affordable at least! Photos and tales on the way!

13. Karina on 21 Feb 2008 at 4:13 pm #

    Have fun! Can’t wait to hear all about the trip!

    Karina’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen #43 - American Idol Recap - Week 1 - The girls

    Thanks!

14. Lilian on 21 Feb 2008 at 4:47 pm #

    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!

15. Anali on 21 Feb 2008 at 4:58 pm #

    I’ve always wanted to go to Palermo!!! Have a great time! I cannot wait to see your pictures. : D

    Anali’s last blog post..Shooting Into The Sun

    Anali, I *highly* recommend Palermo…details forthcoming!

16. poppy fields on 21 Feb 2008 at 5:04 pm #

    Have a great time and Happy Love Thursday!

    poppy fields’s last blog post..new purse

    Thanks Meredith

17. Bella on 21 Feb 2008 at 5:52 pm #

    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.

    Bella’s last blog post..Bloganniversary

    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.

18. stacy on 21 Feb 2008 at 6:43 pm #

    Yall have a great time! I am so jealous and cant wait to see the pics and hear the stories. please share! hehe

    stacy’s last blog post..I need some help

    Will do Stacy!

19. Anne on 21 Feb 2008 at 8:09 pm #

    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

20. Secret Agent Mama on 21 Feb 2008 at 8:25 pm #

    Safe travels!!!!

    Secret Agent Mama’s last blog post..love thursday

    Thanks!

21. Stephanie on 21 Feb 2008 at 10:02 pm #

    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

22. Joanne on 22 Feb 2008 at 12:03 am #

    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!

    Joanne’s last blog post..Red, Hot and Spicy

    Now that we’re back I can say that I fully agree

23. Shalet on 22 Feb 2008 at 12:36 am #

    I wish I was going with you! Have a great trip!!!

    Shalet’s last blog post..Matters of the Heart

    Thanks Shalet!

24. witnessing am i on 22 Feb 2008 at 12:51 am #

    Photos and lots of them, please.

    witnessing am i’s last blog post..Writing Meme

    With pleasure!

25. Keith on 22 Feb 2008 at 1:22 am #

    Wow, your web site is cool

    I enjoyed reading it!! Keep posting!

    Thanks! I will!

26. Shan on 22 Feb 2008 at 5:02 am #

    Have fun!

    Shan’s last blog post..where did he park the mystery machine

    Thanks!

27. SabineM on 22 Feb 2008 at 5:54 am #

    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!

    SabineM’s last blog post..Earth Hour March 29th

    Sabine, although I lived in Philly too I never did the Rocky run…too lazy

28. Paolo on 22 Feb 2008 at 8:08 pm #

    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.

29. qualcosa di bello on 23 Feb 2008 at 12:24 am #

    i am hoping for a full report (extensive photos & gelati) on this adventure…southern italy (including sicily) is part of our next itinerary abroad

    qualcosa di bello’s last blog post..comfort food…for body & soul

    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!

30. Bren on 23 Feb 2008 at 2:39 pm #

    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!

    Bren’s last blog post..Haiku Friday - Hot For Sawyer

    Photos coming Bren!

31. bonggamom on 24 Feb 2008 at 8:12 am #

    Gosh but I’m late to the party… I didn’t realize Love Thursday was “officially” back! Enjoy your visit to Sicily!

    bonggamom’s last blog post..Wooden

    Yeah Bonggamom, it’s baaaack

32. Leanne on 24 Feb 2008 at 7:59 pm #

    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!

    Leanne’s last blog post..From Red Lights to Van Gogh

    We did indeed

33. Marie on 26 Feb 2008 at 6:42 am #

    I can picture the scene on the steps, have a wonderful trip! I’m jealous!!

    Marie’s last blog post..“FESTA ITALIANA” - A FOOD EVENT !!

    Thanks Marie!

34. Bleeding Espresso » teatro massimo in palermo on 28 Apr 2008 at 5:29 am #

    [...] you may remember that before Cherrye and I set off for our trip to Sicily, I mentioned wanting to visit the Teatro Massimo in Palermo. Well we [...]

35. Kim on 07 Aug 2008 at 7:06 pm #

    Ooooh! I’m also very envious.

    Have a wonderful time!

    k

    Was a fabulous time, thanks Kim!

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