I have been absent from both the Wargames and Painting tables for some time due to a variety of factors, one of which was a holiday in Sicily. There is probably no better place than Sicily to combine my great passions -- history and good food.
The incredible Greek temples at Agrigento are amongst the best preserved anywhere. In the foreground is the appropriately fallen statue of Icarus.
The Late Roman walls at Agrigento
The Greek Theatre at Taormina with Mt Etna in the background.
Delicious seafood is ubiquitous -- especially good washed down with a glass or two of wine from the slopes of Mt. Etna.
Fans of Inspector Montalbano will recognise his house which is now a B&B where we stayed in Punta Secca.