Squares in Sicily
In October I took you on a tour around a small section of Sicily, following a wiggling line from Scicli, heading northish to Ragusa, then Siracusa and finally to Catania. […]
Our Lady of Tears
I showed you the pointed and seemingly folded tower of the Santuario della Madonna delle Lacrime a few weeks ago, and thought it time I told you and showed you […]
Watery lines
Siracusa, Sicily, September 2021 – Copyright Debbie Smyth, 23 October 2021 Posted as part of Becky’s PastSquares and its Lines theme …
Rooftop relaxation
Relaxing in Siracusa, Sicily, September 2021 Copyright Debbie Smyth, 22 October 2021 Posted as part of Weekend Reflections …
Succulent patio
Corso Gelone, Siracusa, Sicily, September 2021 – Copyright Debbie Smyth, 22 October 2021 Posted as part of Becky’s PastSquares and its Lines theme …
Life on a string
There is a long history of puppet production and performance in Ortigia. This puppet maker was situated close to both the puppet theatre and the puppet museum. Do be sure […]
Archimedes
Satue of Archimedes, Siracusa, Sicily, October 2021 Copyright Debbie Smyth, 6 October 2021 Posted as part of Wordless …
A curvy constant
Siracusa, Sicily, September 2021 Archimedes, considered the greatest mathematician of ancient times, was born in Siracusa in c. 287 BC and died in 212 BC in the Siege of Siracusa. He […]
Travel with Intent 