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Blogosphere, Italy, Sunday Shout-out · July 19, 2009

Sunday Shout-out: Lost in Sicilia

 

Karen Lost in Sicilia piazza Photo from Lost in Sicilia

 

I’m heading south in Italy this week to give a big Sunday Shout-out to a new friend and fellow blogger Karen at Lost in Sicilia. While her blog title suggests otherwise, we know from Karen’s fun and informative posts that she lives lives near Aci Castello just north of Catania in Sicily. What a lovely place to be lost in! I would just love to hop on a boat from Naples to Catania and meet Karen and her charming son for a stroll around one of the lovely piazzas in Aci Castello.

 

Karen from Lost in Sicilia

 

Karen is an art conservator specializing in archaeological objects conservation, and her passion for art, architecture and history makes Lost in Sicilia one of my favorite regular reads. I have also learned a lot about life in Sicily, which is not far from the Amalfi Coast and yet has so many customs, traditions and foods that are different from here. Head over to Lost in Sicilia and you will find yourself lost in dreams of sunny Sicily. Many thanks to Karen for sharing photos and stories about her beautiful city and life in Sicily!

 

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Comments

  1. Lost in Sicily says

    July 20, 2009 at 10:02

    Thank you so much Laura!

    Reply
  2. Anne in Oxfordshire says

    July 20, 2009 at 12:27

    Hi Laura, I have been reading Lost in sicily for a few months now, really great that you did a Sunday Shout for her. Wouldn't it be great just to hop on a boat and meet up.

    I am amazed at lots of the jobs that people do, my own life must sound rather boring.. 🙁

    There are a lot of Art Historians, Art conservators, Historians, Teachers, Writers etc .

    Reply
  3. Mediterranean kiwi says

    July 22, 2009 at 07:14

    yes, her blog really is wonderful!

    Reply
  4. Laura says

    July 22, 2009 at 11:58

    Ciao Karen! Prego! 🙂

    Ciao Anne! Yes, it would be great to hop on a boat! I am not sure what you do, but if it has anything to do with Formula 1, I think that is pretty awesome! 🙂

    Ciao Mediterranean kiwi! I just love your name and profile description. Thanks for stopping by and commenting and introducing me to your blog. I look forward to following and learning more about Hania!

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