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Southern Sicily Modica Walk

Southern Sicily Unplugged

March 25, 2016 By Jan Robinson 20 Comments

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The aim of Southern Sicily Unplugged is to reveal the streets as they really are. Some shots were taken from the car whilst moving from A  to B, while others are from our walks on the streets of Modica, our home base in this Baroque corner of Sicily.

Southern Sicily Unplugged

I hope they impart a feeling for the unpredictable and wild nature of Sicily that we loved so much.

Sicilian wildflowers are wild.

Southern Sicily Wild Wildflowers

On the road from Siracusa to Sortina.

Southern Sicily Ruin on the road to Sortina

Roadside Shrine climbing the hill to Sortina.

Southern Sicily Roadside Shrine

With our GPS set to find the shortest route we ventured along local Sortina shortcuts.

Southern Sicily Sortina Shortcut

 

Southern Sicily Spring Flowers

Hay was being baled all around us on the road from Modica to the seaside town of Scoglitti.

Southern Sicily on the road to Scoglitti

Modica Walks

In an attempt to approach San Giorgio Church while avoiding the 164 steps at the church front, I led Marty on a shambolic walk up and down cobblestoned streets and across a few different hills. One of my favourite ways to find real streets! Here are some of the sights from that walk.

Southern Sicily Modica Walk

Some serious bolt work we encountered along the way.

Southern Sicily Modica Bolts

What goes up must come down. Notice the white markings to distinguish the steps.

Southern Sicily Modica Walk down

We came across some grand buildings too.

Southern Sicily Modica Building

The grandest of them all being San Giorgio Church. Yes I cunningly avoided those steps, which continued on down the hill for quite a way.

Southern Sicily San Giorgio Church Exterior Modica

The inside of the church was strung with netting to stop the ceiling dropping onto worshippers – a common sight in Sicily.

Southern Sicily San Giorgio Church Modica

Sun setting on San Giorgio hill.

Southern Sicily Modica Afternoon

Looking from San Giorgio to the lower town.

Southern Sicily Modica from San Giorgio

 

Southern Sicily Streets of Modica

Ingenious Vehicle on the streets of Modica.

Southern Sicily Vehicle Modica

I love the eclectic sights we collect on these rambling walks of ours. Do you like getting unplugged when you travel?

Add a link to your travel post at the link up below.  I am co-hosting Nancie’s Travel Photo Thursday with Ruth from Tanama Tales and  Rachel from Rachel’s Ruminations.

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Jan Robinson writes about travel on her Budget Travel Talk blog. A solo traveller in her teens, for the last 40 years Jan has travelled through Australia, Asia, Europe, Turkey and New Zealand with her husband. They specialise in road trips, caravanning and Independent travel without spending a fortune. Her favourite destination is Turkey and she is currently dreaming of Myanmar and Mexico.

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  1. Life Images by Jill

    March 25, 2016 at 9:36 am

    from paddock to city, I loved every step of your tour and makes me hanker for Sicily straight away! This looks like my sort of tourist stop.

    Reply
    • Jan

      March 25, 2016 at 9:52 pm

      You would have fun taking photographs Jill!

      Reply
  2. Ruth - Tanama Tales

    March 25, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    There are so many things I love about these photos. That GPS shortcut thru the dirt roads reminds me of some of my adventures. After all, the GPS has no idea what type of car you are driving. Trying to avoid the stairs was a good way to see the city. I liked that you didn’t know what you were going to find after each turn.

    Reply
    • Jan

      March 25, 2016 at 9:52 pm

      All the things you commented about were fun and exciting Ruth. It was much more fun finding our way through the alleys and hills in Modica instead of climbing straight up the steps!

      Reply
  3. Rachel Heller

    March 25, 2016 at 10:22 pm

    Most of these pictures make southern Sicily look like a ghost town. Aren’t there any people around?

    Reply
    • Jan

      March 26, 2016 at 2:40 pm

      Not many around out of tourist season.

      Reply
  4. Jo

    March 25, 2016 at 11:40 pm

    Beautiful photos Jan. Really invoke the mood of the place … that light too, so different to Aus.

    Reply
  5. Cindy

    March 26, 2016 at 12:24 am

    I haven’t been to Sicily – it looks like a wonderful place to wander!

    Reply
  6. Krista

    March 26, 2016 at 2:00 am

    So, so gorgeous – I too love that wild beauty, the flowers, the stones, the craggy ground. Beautiful.

    Reply
  7. Grey World Nomads

    March 26, 2016 at 5:00 am

    Your pictures are warm and welcoming. Thanks so much for the inspiration.

    Reply
  8. Nancie

    March 26, 2016 at 9:06 am

    Hi Jan! Love all of these shots. It’s nice to see the untamed Sicily! I applaud you for managing to avoid all of those steps 🙂 Thanks for hosting this week! #TPThursday

    Reply
  9. Kathy Marris

    March 26, 2016 at 12:08 pm

    Yes, yes, yes!! You have convinced me to see Sicily! Gorgeous photos Jan. I do enjoy getting off the main road and away from the touristy areas with my camera. Getting unplugged is one of the joys of travel.

    Reply
  10. Laura @Travelocafe

    March 28, 2016 at 1:05 am

    I love the title of this post. The photos are amazing!
    I hope to get to Sicily this summer. I know it will be hot, but I do not care. I look at your post and I know it will be amazing.

    Reply
    • Jan

      March 28, 2016 at 12:40 pm

      You’re right you will love it. At least you will get to swim in the ocean – it was too cold when we were there.

      Reply
  11. Pinky Poinker

    March 29, 2016 at 8:30 am

    I bet they get to eat all the gorgeous Sicilian food they want with all the calories they burn climbing those stairs. My children are one eighth Sicilian. They should definitely go and visit.

    Reply
    • Jan

      March 30, 2016 at 2:13 pm

      It would be nice to have a Sicilian connection Pinky. Maybe they have a Mafia great granny tucked away somewhere!

      Reply
  12. Jo ~ Lifestyle Fifty

    April 3, 2016 at 4:22 pm

    We haven’t been to Sicily, but it is on our bucket list! Your photos and the bucolic scenery and ancient architecture make me want to hot foot over there immediately. Gorgeous Jan.

    Reply
    • Jan

      April 4, 2016 at 9:41 am

      Sicily is very interesting Jo and never boring.

      Reply
  13. Mary {The World Is A Book}

    April 16, 2016 at 1:21 pm

    Great collection of photos, Jan! I love the idea behind it. I don’t think I’ve seen many photos of Sicily. It looks so beautiful and charming. I was wondering where all the people went too. The benefits of traveling in the off season 🙂

    Reply
    • Jan

      April 16, 2016 at 9:40 pm

      The people come out at Passegiata time and stroll around the streets, eating gelato and looking good lol. I will be sharing more photos of Sicily!

      Reply

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