Observations on the Beach: Vendors

Living in Cefalu, it is almost impossible not to spend a substantial amount of time on the beach.  Most people like to sunbathe and read in the sand, while I prefer to make sandcastles and take a dip in the cool seawater.  However, with so much time and beach (that has extremely soft and warm…

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

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Observing an Italian Monday Morning

I decided to observe Piazza Garibaldi from about 9:35am to 10:20am on a Monday morning. I was curious to see what the that start of the week looked like from one of the central spots in town. So, I grabbed breakfast and began watching. This photo is the breakfast I got. Not 100% relevant to…

Posted by on May 15, 2017 in 2017 Blog post

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The One With the Beach

Date: Monday May 15, 2017. Time: 12 P.M. Place: Cefalù. (Watch the couples I write about here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPH4lTgZRNw) After our long day at Piazza Armerina and Agrigento yesterday I needed a relaxing afternoon on the beach. Around noon I headed out with my textbook, Hemingway short stories, water, a sandwich, and notebook paper to read and observe…

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

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Observation Post: Il Duomo

On Saturday night I observed mass in Il Duomo. Going to mass in such a massive and historic church was a surreal experience. I observe Greek Orthodox at home, but I have been to Catholic church before. The mass itself was similar in Italy and the United States, but the setting and the people made…

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

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The Alimentari Shop

The place of my observation is a little alimentari shop on Corso Ruggero. Outside the shops, tourists and locals alike enter and leave stores. An elderly man leans on a wall, scratching his head and watching the crowds. Meanwhile, inside the shop there are two workers: a woman and a man. The man works behind…

Posted by Izzy Lewis on May 15, 2017 in 2017 Blog post

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Observation Blog – Lunch at Piazza Duomo

From about noon to 1pm on Monday, I sat in the Piazza Duomo at one of the restaurants (Duomo Ristorante) and observed the scene there. There are four or five restaurants and cafes with tables outside in front of the cathedral, which were populated with tourists and locals alike – there was a fairly wide-ranging…

Posted by Alexander Geyelin on May 15, 2017 in 2017 Blog post

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Observing Beach Sellers

One of my favorite places in Cefalù so far has definitely been the beach. I find it extremely relaxing to lay in the sun and just listen to the waves. The first time I visited the beach, I was very taken aback by the people walking up and down the beach trying to sell assorted…

Posted by Caroline Powers on May 15, 2017 in 2017 Blog post

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Views from Piazza Duomo

The church found at Piazza Duomo is one of the main attractions of Cefalu, so it’s not surprising that the square outside of it is filled with tourists. The tourists trickle in and out of the church, some of them stopping by the restaurants on the side for a dessert or coffee. They were from…

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

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Observational Blog: Cefalú Beach Culture

Today at around 12:10 PM I sat down on the round steps by the beach to observe the scene around me. Men and women ranging from teenagers to older adults were scattered across the beach. All of the women beachgoers that I could see wore bikinis, but some had dresses or shorts that covered parts…

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

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Observing the Duomo Piazza

  The most elaborate building in most Italian cities is the Duomo, or chapel.  On Monday from 10:30 to 11 am I sat on a bench in front of the Cefalù Duomo and observed the local population.  Built in 1131 local mass is still held in the impressive structure weekly.  There seemed to be mostly…

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

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