Last look

A last look at the craters and mounts around Etna. It's such an interesting landscape. Photo taken in May 2011.

Silvestri crater

Etna offers many beautiful landscapes. This crater is called Silvestri. We walked the rim of it. It was cold and windy, but worth the views. Photo taken in May 2011.

The Mount

The view of Mount Etna is one of the biggest draws of Taoromina. You can see her in the distance, just behind the clouds. A lovely lady indeed!

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Inviting

This is the very welcoming entrance to the walkers-only city of Taoromina. Just walk up those steps, pass through the arch and you're in a pedestrian paradise! Cars are not allowed in this section of the city and that is part of what makes it such a wonderful place to explore. Photo taken in May 2011.

More alleyways

Another one of those cute alleys in Taoromina. I especially love those light fixtures. So fancy! Photo taken in May 2011.

Thirsty pegasus

Most water fountains in Italy offer potable water. This pegasus had a very inviting stream of aqua. Photo taken in Taoromina, May 2011.

Going down

More of the cute side streets of Taoromina. Photo taken in May 2011.

Streets of Sicily

Taoromina is filled with beautiful, flower-filled corridors and extravagently decorated balconies. It was such fun just to walk around the city and peek into these alleyways. You never knew what you might find! Photo taken in May 2011.

Vista

Had you taken a few steps to the edge of yesterday's plaza, you would have been rewarded with this stunning view. I really liked the small city of Taoromina and would love to go back sometime. We only got to explore a small part of Sicily due to time constraints with the cruise, but I think it's worth a more in-depth visit one of these days.

Bonus elbow

I love the way those kind of pavement stones look on a square. This one comes to you from Taoromina, Sicily. I tried to get a shot without my shadow, but this was the best I could do! Photo taken in May 2011.

Sicilian view

A view of the volcanic landscapes of Sicily. But don't let those blue skies fool you, it was a cold and windy day. But great for photos. Photo taken in May 2011.