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Agrigento – Ancient Temples, Fashionable Streets, And Friendly Faces

“Purity and simplicity are the two wings with which man soars above the earth and all temporary nature.” – Thomas Kempis I arrived in Agrigento late in the day and didn’t get to see much the first day other than a load of fashion stores on my way to the hotel.  The next day I…

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Cefalu – Simple Coastal Beauty And Friendly Germans

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” — Leonardo da Vinci After several great days in Palermo, I headed on to Cefalu, a beautiful little town on the northern coast of Sicily, for what was to be one day.  Within two hours I decided to add a second day to my trip. I met two very nice…

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Palermo – Weird fountains and funky bands

“Experience is how life catches up with us and teaches us to love and forgive each other.” – Judy Collins I loved Palermo.  It is a very interesting city.  There were some great things to see.  Especially the opera house used in the closing scenes of The Godfather and the duomo that features 3 very…

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Bari – A Few Hours And Lots Of Fun

“Right before you die, you’ll realize this whole life was about loving people.  And you watched too much television.” – Donald Miller After I left Athens, I headed to the coast and took a ferry to Bari, Italy.  I met an interesting guy from Canada on the ride over. I arrived there and had about…

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May 3, 2012 - 9:45 am

Fara - Love your pics Jake! Keep blogging!

May 13, 2012 - 7:06 pm

Meagan - Hi Jake– I may be way out of line but I think we met for a brief moment in Pisa… So sorry if this is the wrong person. I was going through travel blogs– anyway, Love your blog –even if your not the person I met once.

May 13, 2012 - 8:35 pm

travelogue - Meagan, you’re not out of line at all. I’m glad you found my blog and it’s really good to hear from you. Did you go on to Florence?

Athens Part Two – Tall Hills, Calm Streets, And Hidden Restaurants

“All great masters are chiefly distinguished by the power of adding a second, a third, and perhaps a fourth step in a continuous line. Many a man has taken the first step.  With every additional step you enhance immensely the value of your first.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson After a long first day in Athens,…

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Athens Part One – Long Walks, Short Nights, And Amazing Days

“Consider the postage stamp; its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing until it gets there.” – Josh Billings The ferry from Santorini landed in Athens about 1:15 in the morning.  I had rested some on the ride over and wasn’t tired.  I was planning to take the subway to right near…

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