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      The Carpenter's have been on vacation with our good friends the Sagers from Redwood Valley.  We took off for four days and toured the West coast of Sicily and visited a few Greek temple sites.  The town of Castellamare del Golfo was the iconic little Sicilian fishing village.  We had a great time there wandering the streets and harbor area.  May is a great time to visit, because during the summer this area is packed with tourists.  We found nice restaurants within easy walking distance from our waterside hotel. The harbor of Castellamare del Golfo. A small castle guards the harbor entrance. Laurel hanging out at the hotel. Boats and fishing nets at the ready harbor side. Mark and Laurel walking the waterfront. Mark and Madeline out in the sunshine. Laurel playing outside the hotel. Mark getting his picture taken by Laurel. Appetizer course. Couscous with fish a popular dish in the a...

   We have had a busy week here in Sigonella.  We had many parties, dinners and a potluck that kept us busy for 5 days straight.  We are not complaining, but it was a lot of eating and wine drinking.  We also had Kestrels ninth birthday party on the May3.  She is a wonderful child and is taking the whole broken arm very well.  Sorry about the picture quality, I will be checking the camera settings. View from the farm that we went to for Navy Marine corps relief society appreciation lunch.  We had great weather and a good turn out of volunteers. Friends walking up to the farm. Deanna checking out the patio. The owner telling us about the appetizers and pizzas. Mark taking a rest in the hanging chair. Looking down from the upper balcony at the group below. Friends enjoying the sunshine. Getting in line to make your own pizza. Miss Jan throwing down her pizza skills. Grandma working the wood fired pizz...