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...... KEEP READING

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

---

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...... KEEP READING

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

---

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...... KEEP READING

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

---

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...... KEEP READING

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

---

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...... KEEP READING

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

---

Observational Blog: The Culture of Meals In Siciliy

Sitting at Pizzeria Ristorante Duomo eating spaghetti all’ arrabiatta and bianco pizza, I looked around and noticed that I was the only one folding my pizza before I ate it. This was not completely unusual, but people eating pizza with a knife and fork was. When I first saw someone eating a pizza with a...... KEEP READING

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

---

A relaxing beach day in Cefalù

A typical beach day in the Cefalù has both many similarities and differences than a typical beach day in the US. The first thing that someone from the outside would notice is the physical appearance of the beach patrons. Women and teenage girls, for the most part, wear similar swimwear to those in the US,...... KEEP READING

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

---

L’elezione

On Saturday as I meandered through the streets looking for an open wine shop around 9:30 I happened to pass through La Piazza Duomo during one of the mayoral candidate’s speeches pre-election. I knew there was a big election coming up, but I made the assumption that it was the Italian national election because I...... KEEP READING

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

---

Shoes and Stories

  Shoes and Stories Shoes. Shoes! Shoes? Hmm, a shoe is defined as “a covering for the foot, typically made of leather, having a sturdy sole and not reaching above the ankle,” and while that is the technical definition of a shoe, shoes are truly meaningful beyond their service, as they hold more personal and...... KEEP READING

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

---

First Week in Cefalù

We’ve been in Cefalù for about a week now, and one of the biggest differences between Cefalù culture and American culture that I’ve noticed so far is the pace of everyday life. Back at Vanderbilt, I lived a relatively fast paced life. I lived my life hopping from event to event, planning almost every second...... KEEP READING

Posted by Caroline Powers on May 14, 2017 in 2017 Blog post

---

First Week in Sicily

It has been almost a week since we arrived in Cefalù! In these past few days, I’ve gotten to know my classmates while exploring sites such as Solunto, Mozia, and Segesta. Walking through the ancient settlements and buildings was like walking through a time machine. Before this trip, all I remembered about the ancient Phoenicians was...... KEEP READING

Posted by Izzy Lewis on May 13, 2017 in 2017 Blog post

---

A Road Trip & Local Elections

Two of the most fascinating experiences I have had in Sicily so far were our field trip to Solunto and the mayoral elections happening in Cefalù. When I heard that we were visiting Phoenician ruins, I thought I knew what to expect. I have visited ancient ruins before in Rome, Athens, Ostia, Delphi, and Pompeii....... KEEP READING

Posted by on May 13, 2017 in 2017 Blog post

---

Maymester In Sicily Experience Blog Week 1 (YouTube Video)

https://youtu.be/v7vmXMURV5Q... KEEP READING

Posted by alexb on May 13, 2017 in 2017 Blog post

---

Good Food & Good Company

It’s been about a week since I first arrived in Cefalu, and already I’ve had many little memorable moments here interacting with the people.  This picture is of my roommate Rita and I having Sicilian lunch (beginning at 1:30PM- later than my usually 12PM lunch) at a ristorante across the boardwalk.  We actually didn’t want...... KEEP READING

Posted by cynthia on May 13, 2017 in 2017 Blog post

---

Chase Janikowski, Blog Post #1

  The city of Cefalù and all its surroundings are beautiful. The people here are charming and I’m having the best time in Sicily—the chance to finally speak Italian with the fun-loving community brings a certain joy that’s hard to explain. Before arriving in Cefalù, I decided upon learning Italian for its expressive and musical...... KEEP READING

Posted by chase on May 13, 2017 in 2017 Blog post

---