People wonder how one travels for six weeks? We think there are several secrets, with the first two related to pacing:

• We make sure our plan has variety, and avoid overdosing on any one category (e.g. cathedrals, parks, etc.)
• We always plan a total day off every 4th or 5th day. The luxury of not having an alarm and a set program for the day — just strolling, shopping, having a leisurely cafe lunch or getting a massage is so refreshing.
• We find wash and fold places to do our laundry by the bag, not by the piece

Before we sign off one last story that we love — about Maria G. She has become one of the most iconic people in Sicily because her story of being left at a nunnery by her struggling mother to the pinnacle of her profession is so inspiring. We went to her shop and had some of her amazing pistachio treats, and saw her at work.

Easy read via this link: https://appetitomagazine.com/features/the-story-of-maria-grammatico-from-poverty-to-sicilian-pastry-icon