Catania isn’t a tourist mecca like so many other places in Italy. Still, we found ample opportunities in and around the city to do some sightseeing and absorb the rich history.
We don’t take vacations anymore. That sounds really sad with no context, but I no longer think of our travels as vacation time. We’re just living our lives in a variety of places, experiencing different cultures, and exploring things that can’t be found close to home.
Like we did throughout this trip, we stayed in an Airbnb convenient to the town center. For $574 USD, we got a week in a 2nd floor apartment with 3 bedrooms, each with their own small balconies, and 2 bathrooms.
When in Italy, one eats pasta, and we did that most days. Even the small, neighborhood grocery stores sold inexpensive, fresh, refrigerated pasta that was good and al dente in three to four minutes of boiling. I wish that were true in The States!