February 6, 2013
A few people we’ve met in Palermo:
Minnie Mouse and her mother, in the gardens of Villa Giulia. The pink polka-dot child is all ready for Carnevale on February 12. After I took her picture, she grabbed my camera to see herself on the LCD screen.
Dorotea and Paolo, married for 62 years. They live in the Kalsa neighborhood of Palermo, the old Arab quarter. She knit the red shawl to keep Paolo warm in winter.
Sal and his partner in Palermo harbor. On a sunny day, it’s good to be a fisherman, but life can be hard, Sal says.
Jann, these character photo posts are one of the things I love about your blog! Paolo’s red shawl is priceless and that Dorotea! Oh my goodness, what a gem! I love, love, LOVE that photo! The minute I saw these shots, I was writing their stories. You had me smiling over coffee on this cold, snowy night, amica! 🙂
I would love to hear some of Dorotea and Paolo’s stories. Don’t you just love how she rest’s her hand on Paolo’s shoulder? Is she still saying “He’s Mine”? And the point of her finger is so expressive. A great portrait.
So charming, Jann x
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES.
I want to go to the Carnevale party! Minnie is adorable. I hope she wins a prize or something. Paolo’s red shawl is a true labour of love. The colour blue of the fishing boat is dazzling. Thank you for capturing the spirit and heart warming souls of bella Sicilia. Brava, Jann!
Dorotea and Paolo too gorgeous for words! xx Carla
Minnie Mouse in the gardens of Villa Giulia, oh, my! PERFECT
This moved me so. Especially the red shawl. It’s very beautiful. I’ve been to Catania on business and hope to see more of Sicily. Thank you for sharing!
Jacob, welcome to the blog. And a special thanks for leaving a comment. Hope you get back to Sicily (& the blog) soon!
Each one poignant, proud and beautiful in its own way Jann. Your photos move me so! xx
Janine, your comments are always so sweet–grazie mille!
wonderful photos! Greeting from LA, CA xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
Hi Peggy, thanks for your LA greetings!!!
Ooo, the knitted red shawl to keep Paolo warm in winter is brilliant, sweet, poetic.
I adore the little details of your photos, the lives, the sunny days of a fisherman.
Xxxx So much love flowing to you, Jann.
Kim, so much love flowing back to you. xxxxxx Thank you for your comment.
Wonderful! Thanks for the introductions to these lovely folks! Love it!
Thank YOU, Lucinda.