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Sicily2005-00 : 3 day Summer holiday in Catania, Taormina and Gardini Naxos in Sicily, Italy(Aug/05) |
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After a 3 hour trip on the Catamaran from the Grand harbour
of Valletta (Malta) we arrived punctually at this large
port in Catania. We had a pleasant trip with very calm
water all the way.
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Sicily2005-01 : 3 day Summer holiday in Catania, Taormina and Gardini Naxos in Sicily, Italy(Aug/05) |
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Walking from the port to the centre of Catania, trying
to locate our hotel (Hotel Valentino). We stopped near
this fountain for a photo.
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Sicily2005-02 : 3 day Summer holiday in Catania, Taormina and Gardini Naxos in Sicily, Italy(Aug/05) |
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We left the bulky luggage at the hotel, and bought a delicious
breakfast (take away) from a cafeteria just opposite side
of this huge Garden called "Gardino Bellini".
We found a seat in the garden and took our cappuccino,
Catanese pie and Cannolo di crema which was very very good
- the best way to start an adventurous day. |
Sicily2005-03 : 3 day Summer holiday in Catania, Taormina and Gardini Naxos in Sicily, Italy(Aug/05) |
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The most famous part of the Bellini garden is un doubtfully
this fountain, clock in the grass, portrait statue of Bellini,
and the planted calendar at the back of the photo. |
Sicily2005-04 : 3 day Summer holiday in Catania, Taormina and Gardini Naxos in Sicily, Italy(Aug/05) |
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Photo of the garden from the small hill showing the fountain,
square, and old historical building at the left.
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Sicily2005-05 : 3 day Summer holiday in Catania, Taormina and Gardini Naxos in Sicily, Italy(Aug/05) |
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Photo of Malin near the large fountain. |
Sicily2005-06 : 3 day Summer holiday in Catania, Taormina and Gardini Naxos in Sicily, Italy(Aug/05) |
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Photo of me near the planted calendar. Every early morning,
plants are planted in a way to show the current date. |
Sicily2005-07 : 3 day Summer holiday in Catania, Taormina and Gardini Naxos in Sicily, Italy(Aug/05) |
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Portrait statue of a famous Sicilian composer - Vincenzo Bellini -
who lived in Catania and is still well adored by the citizens of this town |
Sicily2005-08 : 3 day Summer holiday in Catania, Taormina and Gardini Naxos in Sicily, Italy(Aug/05) |
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Very old map of Sicily, framed at the corridor of our Hotel
(Hotel Valentino)
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Sicily2005-09 : 3 day Summer holiday in Catania, Taormina and Gardini Naxos in Sicily, Italy(Aug/05) |
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Money pouring down on the streets of Catania by some
rich mafia boss or whoever.
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