Ancient History: Ruins of the Greek Theatre, Taormina

Taormina, Sicily ~ April 25, 2004

We were not with the group, but we often found tour groups at locations such as this one. Most of them at this time of year were German groups. Lee would amble in close and learn something; however, not understanding more than a few words of German myself, I either read the book or wandered off to take photos.

If the clouds were not in the way and the picture showed a bit more of the distance, you would see the famous active volcano, Mt. Etna.

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Greek Ruins at Paestum, Italy

Paestum, Italy ~ April 23, 2004

I must seriously be dreaming of Italy, since the last three posts have come from an incredible trip taken to Italy and Sicily in 2004.

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In the Villa Borghese

Rome ~ April 14, 2004

Tempio di Esculapio / Temple of Aesculapius

Villa Borghese

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Ancient ruin on a hill

Segesta, Sicily, Italy ~ April 26, 2004

When we were planning this trip, Lee looked at a picture he found in a guidebook and said, "That's the destination" - the end point before heading back to the mainland. It was Segesta, a picturesque ruin on a hill at the far side of Sicily. The ancient temple was stunning, almost isolated, and very peaceful. Although located in Italy, the ruins are, as they appear, Greek. The way the temple is situated adds dramatically to its appeal. I found a great location photo of it here.

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