Selinunte
I arrived in Selinunte about 2:00. It is not only when walking that I get lost. Of course got lost on way here, even though I had a gps unit. I did end up touring Trapani, out of my way, and not very exciting. I was also forced to stop at least twice to ask for directions. Selinunte was a greek colony dating back to about 650 b.c. I'm staying a nice B&B on the coast called Sicilia Cuore Mio. Here is the view from my rooftop:
View the opposite direction. The temple of Hera. It was and is still a rainy day here, so hope to explore more of this tomorrow.
Carlo's brother, Gaspare, showed up at 5:00 to show me a couple properties. These are for Laura, as they most definitely fall into the category of "May require restructuring work."
Actually, the plan for this is to use this foundation to erect an essentially new house. The land is good, and here is the view out front.
This would be my new neighbor the sheep herder.
Here's the next option, a real fixer-upper in Castelvetrano.
It has a great garden.
And, a few chickens, if you can see them here. I forgot to ask if they come with the place.
Gaspare will be back in the morning to show me a few other options.
The proprietor of this B&B recommended the place across the street for a good meal, saying the owner is a fisherman, and he serves what he catches. I wandered over for dinner, and he told me that since it was a bad day to go out fishing, he didn't have anything to fix me for dinner, and to check back tomorrow. I went up the street further to a place overlooking the sea, and had a fish recommended by the waiter. Either they knew someone who did get out fishing today, or he served me yesterday's fish. It tasted pretty good, so I'll go with the first choice.
Well, it is still raining, so I have nothing to do but blog, and turn in early. Buonanotte.
I have several photos of the Temple of Hera from out trip there, it really is an amazing ruin. Of course I can not remember anything about it except that the sun was shining and as we were getting hot and sweating in our linens, the natives were still in their winter wools climbing the hill to get to the temple as we were there in April and it was only in the 80's.
ReplyDeleteAlthough my stable of subcontractors might argue, I'm one heckuva general contractor! Of course, I will need a year in Italy, to really get this place into shape. Will work for wine and seafood. The properties are beautiful, Giuseppe, although remote. Check out transportation from Trapani to Selinunte by ferryboat, for your houseguests. May be easier than the disconnected rail or bus systems. Hai una bella notte e ci sentiamo presto!
ReplyDeleteI watch a ton of DIY Network (do it yourself) I'm sure we could restructure something livable in about 2 to 3 years time. Just need enough notice to get working on some blueprints. Let me know if you'd like me to draw up some figures.
ReplyDeleteI have no remodeling skills to speak of but I can whip that garden into shape in a couple of seasons. Chicken management? Nothing to it.Just like cats but less snuggley. And I can keep you up-to-speed with sheepherding best practices so you can chat with neighbors. Last 12 years in the ag business, remember?
ReplyDeleteBuongiorno Giuseppe, reminds me of my shepherding days, I could teach you some things ;)
ReplyDeleteWell it's been raining here also for the last few days, kind of chomping at the bit to get out and about . . . summer is on the doorstep.
As far as properties, I think you should take a second look at that place with all the columns, the second picture in this set, I think it has possibilities.
Ciao