On the windy evening of February 13th, just a few days after many library patrons were transported to warmer weather at The Friends’ , Christy Simons presented a fabulous travelogue of slides and stories from her sunshine-filled trip to Sicily.
Ms. Simons showed the crowd of some 40 travelogue-goers exquisite images of cathedrals, oceanside cliffs, Greek ruins, and narrow streets where one might find a cafe, a table, and a place to compose a postcard to a friend. Her trip included visits to the villages of Palermo, Cefalu, and Taormina, among others.
When I called to register, local interest in this event became apparent. The library staff member on the other end told me that the response was so great that they overrode the registration limit. I could just show up! And I’m so glad that I did. With many audience members nodding and mouthing the names of places being presented on the slides, I recognized that these people were reminiscing about their own visits and experiences.
Monreale Cathedral Mosaic Mural
Although I’ve not yet been to Sicily, I dream of visiting one day. Especially after viewing and hearing about the beauty and history of these places, both natural and architectural, I’ve added them to my list. One statement that stands out from the travelogue is this: “If you want to see Greek ruins, go to Sicily.” For those interested in world history, the movement of people over time, and in the architectural samples left behind, this talk would be just the thing.
Christy Simons recently returned from a February trip to Panama and surrounding countries. When she’s organized her keepsakes and images, I’m personally hoping to see them and to learn about her experiences in that part of the world.
Published on March 19, 2012.
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