Monday, October 15, 2007

siracusa & noto...

spent the weekend with my friends from philly, liz & amy. we stayed in ida's parents' farm, and explored Siracusa & Noto.



there were swarms of birds on top of the trees near the Fountain of Arethusa on Ortigia island in Siracusa. it was really loud, and was amazing to see them fly around in these huge groups--it almost looked like fireworks going off! apparently this usually happens this time of the year around sunset.


Noto is a beautifully built city in the baroque style, so much so, that it made the UNESCO's world heritage sites list....

we had what some say the best gelato in Sicily...or arguably, in all of Italy. all i know is it was the best i had so far, and in favors that i've never had here (white grape & basil)...i might have to go back to Noto just for ice cream!

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