Sicily in Burning Orange

March 2, 2011

Oranges for Sale in Gela, Sicily, copyright Jann Huizenga

Sicilian Mandarin Oranges, Copyright Jann Huizenga

Orange Fiat 500 in Sicily, copyright Jann Huizenga

Sicilian marzipan fruit, copyright Jann Huizenga

Lollipops in Sicily, copyright Jann Huizenga

Orange Wall in Sicily, copyright Jann Huizenga

Orange House in Sicily, copyright Jann Huizenga

Confetti in Palazzolo, Sicily, copyright Jann Huizenga Crepe paper in Palazzolo, Sicily, copyright Jann Huizenga

Orange Wall in Sicily, copyright Jann Huizenga

And then there is Mount Etna, which gets its name from the Greek aithō, “I burn.”

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14 comments to Sicily in Burning Orange

Josephine

March 7, 2011 at 9:30 am

Just got back from vacation this morning and found these wonderful photos. They reminded me of the time we stopped in Francofonte to visit a friend who had a garden with blood oranges. They were sooooooo delicious, we couldn’t stop feasting on them. Wonderful memory!
- Jann
  
  March 7, 2011 at 4:58 pm
  
  Ciao Jo–thanks for commenting.
Bella

March 4, 2011 at 6:21 pm

Jann, these captures are gorgeous! They totally inspire a person to hop on a plane and head on over to Sicily where we can witness this living color in person! I for one would be happy to drive around while I’m there in that tiny Fiat! How cute is that!
- Jann
  
  March 5, 2011 at 12:31 pm
  
  Yes, a flame-colored Fiat would perfectly suit your fiery personality, Bella 🙂
Cathy

March 3, 2011 at 3:17 pm

Great pics as usual Jann! I agree with Louciao!! Your pictures help me to imagine the warm sun on my face….while all I see outside here are huge mounds of snow…..
- Jann
  
  March 3, 2011 at 4:08 pm
  
  Thank you Cathy. It’s March! Just another week or two or three, and your snow will be all gone (I hope!)
emalene

March 3, 2011 at 3:08 pm

gotta eat an orange
- Jann
  
  March 3, 2011 at 4:05 pm
  
  Not a lollipop?
Sam

March 3, 2011 at 2:31 pm

I don’t know about the rest of you, but I have to go find SOMETHING orange-flavored to eat right away!
- Jann
  
  March 3, 2011 at 4:05 pm
  
  Hope you can dig up something orange, Sam.
louciao

March 3, 2011 at 6:08 am

Hot hot hot!
Please forgive me for what I am about to say:
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Orange.
Orange who?
Orange you glad you live in Sicily?

I, for one, am certainly glad that you do, as I get to witness the beauty and quirkiness of the place through your camera lens.
- Jann
  
  March 3, 2011 at 7:59 am
  
  Tee hee, louciao :). Thanks for your poetry!
Diane

March 2, 2011 at 9:21 pm

Wow, great photos! My favorite color was always blue, but as I’ve gotten older I think I’ve grown into my Leo-ness: Little by little I have re-decorated my home in lots in shades of orange/red/gold–fiery, leonine colors. Hope to get to Sicily soon. (After all, we’re not really THAT far away!)
- Jann
  
  March 3, 2011 at 8:00 am
  
  Thanks, Diane. Let me know if you get to Southeast Sicily!