I took this picture at 6:30 A.M. at our third hotel in Taormina. I really did hate waking up early, but God did I love those views at sunrise. All of our hotels looked over sea water, and every morning the golden orange sun would reflect off the water, making it sparkle in the light. The horizon would turn the most stunning array of colors. In the quiet of these mornings on our balcony, where I could hear nothing but a few birds and feel nothing but a gentle breeze, I felt the most tranquil.
I took this picture at Gangivecchio, one of my favorite places on our trip. The bareness and the muted colors remind me of the simple beauty of it. The abbey was weathered in appearance, but illuminated by lush wildlife and gleaming sunlight. The meal we ate in the cold room, with cobwebs draped from dusty candles, was simple too. Yet, it was delicious, and for me, it outshined our other restaurant experiences in Sicily.
Beautiful, Jordan! (I wish I'd made myself get up in time to see the sunrise!)
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