P. Marlin August 2022
This post is part of the Italy Itinerary 2022.
Tucked within Palermo's narrow graffitied streets are the mercati (markets), the heart and soul of the city. An experience not easily described, I borrowed the following from the website, We Are Palermo ... "In Palermo, our Sicilian outdoor markets open an authentic doorway into the past. Here, the oldest traditions of the Sicilian people continue uninterrupted by modern conveniences such as the Internet and overhead, gigantic aircraft brimming with visitors. And to add to the feeling that you’ve taken a step into the past, you’ll see that these markets lie at the very heart of neglected neighborhoods. The crumbling buildings beneath their faded façades hide the silent memories of loves and deaths, wars, invasions, occupations by foreigners — the list can be endless. Yet throughout all these changes over the years, the markets continue to stay alive. Today they represent a true Sicilian tradition."
It seems that Sicilian dogs are unaffected by market foot traffic and noise.
Let the fun begin.
Less appetizing for some, maybe.
Decor and more.
Our first arancini, "If you don't like it, you don't pay!"
Photos taken by J. Marlin whose ancestors are Sicilian.