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That descent to Petralia Sottana was terrifying for us too, especially in the strong crosswinds we were experiencing. We walked the whole way and it was still unnerving.
1 year agoTagio Florio is regarded as the oldest race car race in the world.
1 year agoCyclamen spotted by a Cyclawoman!
1 year agoWe might have to look that up when we get home
1 year agoThe link indicates it’s common in Sicily so that would be it
1 year agoI’ll have to do a little research when I get home!
1 year agoIt was an incredibly dangerous race. In the 70s was switched to a rally car event. The documentary "A Sicilian Dream" tells the story of the race. I think I might have watched it on Netflix.
1 year agoWe all seem to think alike. Just popped in to say the plant on the left is Euphorbia, grows here in Vancouver. But someone (Bill) beat me to it :)
1 year agoThanks, Margie! Decent weather always helps!
1 year agoWhat a fantastic stretch of your trip. Gorgeous photos!
1 year agoWill definitely mark Troina as a place to see! Thank you for your great touring stamina! M.
1 year agoStupid steep! I kept thinking about draft animals who would have had to pull carts up this.
1 year agoIncredibly steep!
1 year agoI always love your “zoomed” descriptive!
1 year ago
I’ve never seen cyclamen other than in a pot!
1 year ago