tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2226778720693078585.post3978638813212464614..comments2023-06-28T17:56:20.469+02:00Comments on down a dusty lane.....: Hidden AwayCathy Holtomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12510196597713178864noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2226778720693078585.post-91406285209237061322015-06-05T15:06:35.190+02:002015-06-05T15:06:35.190+02:00What a fabulous place to sketch! Very interesting ...What a fabulous place to sketch! Very interesting post, Cathy. I felt like I traveled through time. A.M.Jacobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04750684954023662203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2226778720693078585.post-19938871729352359462015-06-02T21:57:07.764+02:002015-06-02T21:57:07.764+02:00Thank you John, Sicily is like an 'open air...Thank you John, Sicily is like an 'open air' museum, there is so much history and never ending places to sketch and paint!<br /><br />Thanks Judy, I like to learn about the places I visit, better than a history book?<br />There is a lot of Norman architecture and history here, the Arab/Norman mix is unique to this part of the world.Cathy Holtomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510196597713178864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2226778720693078585.post-68887192811386205402015-06-02T21:05:52.788+02:002015-06-02T21:05:52.788+02:00I love a little history and background information...I love a little history and background information. I never knew until recently that the Normans went so far south as Italy. Great place and great sketches!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715473069364081174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2226778720693078585.post-44385944140828078622015-06-01T16:14:17.813+02:002015-06-01T16:14:17.813+02:00I love the multi-media feel of your post. The arch...I love the multi-media feel of your post. The architectural style of the period, with all the arched tops, is appealing. You're Urban Sketchers group is lucky to have such facilities to spend time at. Once again, this sketching habit leads to discoveries under our own noses. Nice work.john.phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15561752999008175780noreply@blogger.com