[first published in 2012] Via Plebiscito is the home of the horse. It’s also a fine place to go if you want to get a taste of the, at times, shockingly real Sicily. If you are a ferocious carnivore and prefer generous amounts of meat on your plate, then here you will get your satisfaction. …
‘Are ye havin’ a laugh? Did ya pull that outta yer arse?’, an irate Dub was overheard saying. ‘Crazy Covid rules have me bleedin’ head melted, they do.’ What they say and what they mean: a guide to COVID-19 restriction notices. It is forbidden to consume food brought into this hostel. (COVID-19 protocols)Translation:We’re broke, our …
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It was my day off, so among other things, I went to do some grocery shopping. As I passed the bookshop Cavallotto, I stopped to listen to an author speak at her book launch. About 20 interested listeners followed her line of commentary, sitting round in semi-circles. I heard the flavour of her speech: ‘…I Siciliani …
