While the winter skies sure are beautiful, I’m already fed up with the multiple layers of clothes I have to wear every time I venture outside. And as I turn up the heater, my mind wanders to warmer places, bringing back memories of beautiful Sicily. Reminiscing the joyful sounds of the local dialect, the arousing smell of grilled artichokes, the wonderful taste of our morning espressos, I can almost feel the hot breeze blowing on my skin, conjuring images of open terraces and lively crowds.
Catania. So long ago, yet that was just last February. Simpler times when neither a beanie nor a face mask were necessary to undertake such a journey. My last Covid-free memories. And since I never got around to posting Matteo Caligiore’s warm and brilliant video, this afternoon reverie might very well be the reminder I needed to share Mizzica with y’all. May this little piece bring some warmth to your home and hearts, and evoke some memories of sunnier, simpler times. As for myself, I’m searching for plane tickets already.
PHOTO GALLERY: MARCO VALERA
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