Every day in Sicily was full of amazing things; this particular day was one of the best days I could imagine. We spent several hours on a farm with a family of artisans, who made us lunch (which was so delicious I can’t even describe it), played music and recited poetry and stories, gave a soap-making demonstration, and were just generally the most open and thoughtful and kind people you’ll ever meet.

What was going on here? The patriarch of the family was playing sheep-skin bagpipes while his son spun a flag-colored rug as though it was pizza dough.

I’ll write more about this fantastic day later, but please know that Claudio and Rosella and their family were just the best; so many thanks to the amazing Allison Scola at Experience Sicily for making this happen for us.

Pallazzolo Acreide , Sicily
photographed 1.27.2025