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Jul 16Liked by Gillian Longworth McGuire

I loved this post, Gillian! I just finished Delia Ephron’s Siracusa and your post filled in all the extra details and images. 💚

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I just added that to my summer reading list!

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Jul 16Liked by Gillian Longworth McGuire

It’s a fun summer read, a thriller with interesting mostly unlikeable chsracters!

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Thank you Gillian. Excellent writing that enabled me to really understand what you were experiencing. You make a visit to Sicilia sound irresistible.

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Feb 8Liked by Gillian Longworth McGuire

One of my fave places ever.....🌟

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I can’t wait to go back!

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Feb 8Liked by Gillian Longworth McGuire

I second that one! So much to explore in one little town...

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Feb 7Liked by Gillian Longworth McGuire

This made me long for Sicily! At the moment, We're having a white winter in Stockholm so this was a nice reminder that only a few hours away, sunshine and warm days are waiting. Great tips!

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Thank you! ☀️

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Feb 3Liked by Gillian Longworth McGuire

Looks really nice. I know I'll get to Sicily someday, can't wait! Thanks for the read.

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Thank you for reading!

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Feb 2Liked by Gillian Longworth McGuire

Cool! Let us know what you think, Gillian

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Feb 2Liked by Gillian Longworth McGuire

We are long overdue to write a story about our time in Ortigia, but for now here’s a restaurant recommendation to add to your list. Il Blu, a tiny seafood place close to the Jewish quarter where we had an incredible Frutti di Mare crudo

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Amazing, thank you! We will try it in a few weeks.

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We just took a look at Ortigia for our upcoming trip in May...but we live in a pretty, small surf town on the Portuguese coast and felt like maybe we wanted more city exploration. Your post is making me second-guess that decision. 😂

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It’s very charming! and you are close to all kinds of archeological sites & art. And. Most importantly, Sicilian food.

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Feb 2Liked by Gillian Longworth McGuire

Oh that was just dreamy. ❤️

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💗

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Feb 1Liked by Gillian Longworth McGuire

Thank you, Gillian, for a much-needed mini-vacation with this post! xo

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☀️

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Feb 1Liked by Gillian Longworth McGuire

Italy and Europe allow for inexpensive access to all regions which in the US we lack and unfortunately don't have a choice in. Happy for you! Thanks for inviting us along. YouTube???

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Affordable travel is absolutely one of the very best things about living in Italy. I am so grateful for fast trains & the occasional low cost flight.

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Feb 1Liked by Gillian Longworth McGuire

Fabulous!!

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Thanks!

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Feb 1Liked by Gillian Longworth McGuire

Excellent!

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Absolutely.

It's your own vacation.

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Feb 1Liked by Gillian Longworth McGuire

Dream of a trip

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Indeed!

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I love reading this.

I also like how you got into the things you didn't have time to do or chose not to do.

Often we see travel pieces that list and of things to but but there is no way to actually see them all.

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It’s all about options! I always have the best intentions but sometimes it just better to swim & eat at arancini in your pajamas 😂

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