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dinner at Piera's - Fabio's fabulous Sicilian pesto

After leaving Sicily, Eric and I went our separate ways.  Eric headed to Athens for a conference and spent a few bonus days there, thanks to a transportation strike in Italy.  Meanwhile, I visited my friend Piera in Belfiore.  We had a fantastic time getting caught up, reminiscing and eating!  Piera and her friends Fabio & Cinzia introduced me to the wonders of pagliata -- a unique and surprising dish.  If you're curious, please google it!

Piera and I visited beautiful nearby towns Pale and Rasiglia. Rasiglia was once a center for textile production, using water from nearby springs to generate power.  It's a magical place!

Piera and our tasty rosemary focaccia

pagliata -- no... it's not an apple fritter

magical Rasiglia

the Parthenon and Eric both glow at sunrise

Eric's students, the conference, and a looming deadline kept him busy in Athens, but he did take time to see the Acropolis at sunrise and appreciate the views of Athens below.

From Athens, Eric flew to Torino to join me for the next leg of our journey.

See you in Torino!

~Peggy

Theater of Dionysus

view from the Acropolis