Beach or Business Place?

https://vanderbilt.box.com/s/xfptf9u2coi9ghtpo58ukw732u9l3gd2 Today, May 15th around 5 o’clock, I went to the beach to observe the interactions at the beach. Something that really stands out here in Cefalù that does not happen at the beaches at home in San Diego are the vendors that consistently bombard you with their products. Sitting on the steps, I watched…

Posted by emily on May 15, 2017 in 2017 Blog post

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Women at the Piazza Duomo

This Monday morning, at 9:45 A.M., I arrived at the small café situated in Piazza Duomo ready to observe the Italians and tourists during the relatively early morning hours of Cefalú.  As I sat down, I immediately noticed that I was the only young adult in the entire piazza.  Around me were several groups of…

Posted by meghan on May 15, 2017 in 2017 Blog post

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Children in Piazza Duomo

Observational Blog 1 Music and bright lights filled the air of Cefalu as the nightlife got under way. Sitting in the Duomo Piazza late Sunday night, I watched as crowds of people passed by, greeting family and friends as well as checking out the restaurants and stores. There was a clear difference in clothes, verbal…

Posted by evan on May 15, 2017 in 2017 Blog post

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Observing Daily Sicilian Interaction

I decided to observe how the older citizens of Cefalù greet each other on a daily basis as they pass each other on the street; to acquire the most variety in social interaction, I didn’t stay in one spot but casually walked around after playing some soccer on the beach. Most of the younger people…

Posted by chase on May 15, 2017 in 2017 Blog post

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A Calm Evening at Piazza Duomo

As I sit on a bench in Piazza Duomo, I look around the town square, taking in the local people, shops and enjoying the beautiful weather. I choose to observe Piazza Duomo at 5:30 on a Monday, to get further insight into the culture and daily life here in Sicily. As I am increasingly interested…

Posted by clairef on May 15, 2017 in 2017 Blog post

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Afternoon at the beach

One of the my favorite places in world is the beach. Whenever I get the chance I try and go, and this habit has been sustained since I arrived in Cefalu. Today I went to the beach later in the afternoon and got to watch the different ways in which people interacted. One of the…

Posted by seryna on May 15, 2017 in 2017 Blog post

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The Pace of Sicilian Life

Looking from my apartment’s balcony over the Via Carlo Ortolani di Bordonaro in the early evening, one can see pedestrians below. It’s not necessarily an hour of peak traffic, but the people on the street reveal some interesting aspects of Sicilian culture. Down below, there’s a mix of individuals, couples, and larger groups of about four…

Posted by dylan on May 15, 2017 in 2017 Blog post

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Observances at Piazza del Duomo

I sat on the steps of the Duomo watching tourists and locals cross through and interact in the Piazza. I was there from 5:30-6pm. At the most visual and basic level, most people wore pants and shirts, a few women were in maxi skirts or maybe a dress. The younger people and some men were…

Posted by annam on May 15, 2017 in 2017 Blog post

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An Afternoon at Duomo

This afternoon, I sat on the steps of the church at Duomo and observed from about 5-5:30 pm. Duomo is a piazza with different restaurants and cafes and a large church that attracts many tourists. While people do not dress up do go to Duomo, the people of Cefalú seem to dress nicer on a…

Posted by Haley Topper on May 15, 2017 in 2017 Blog post

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The Washing Machine: Another Lesson in Italian

After my failed attempt to hand wash my clothes last week, I finally decided to plug in our rusty washing machine and give it a try. Based on what I’d heard from the girls who have used their washing machine before, I knew that it would use a lot of electricity, I unplugged everything from…

Posted by carolineh on May 15, 2017 in 2017 Blog post

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