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I am an Italo Australian writer who ran away to Sicily sixteen years ago, to the surprise of family, friends and myself.

Ever since moving to Italy I’ve been teaching ESL and writing about my experiences in Sicily .

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I love food, slow travel, photography, creative writing, music, reading books and all things Italian.

I live a misadventurous life near Messina as a full time Mummy, part time writer and life long creative.

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Hello,

I am an Italo Australian writer who ran away to Sicily sixteen years ago, to the surprise of family, friends and myself.

Ever since moving to Italy I’ve been teaching ESL and writing about my experiences in Sicily .

This blog is all about my obsession with the island and its culture.

I love food, slow travel, photography, creative writing, music, reading books and all things Italian.

I live a misadventurous life near Messina as a full time Mummy, part time writer and life long creative.

Drop me a line if you want to know more or collaborate.

sicilyinsideandout@gmail.com

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Sleepy eyed shutters above the main post office at the centre of Messina. These eylids spoke to me together with the allegorical head sculptor detail which represents the city. Apart from the half awake windows and lazy pigeons Mrs Messina reminds me of Medusa the mythological creature which symbolises the entire island. #messina#galleria#galleriavittorioemanuale#thecharacterofmessina#sicilyinsideandout#visitmessina#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails#anaustralianinsicily#arcitecture#anislandofwonder#allaboutsicily#exploreitaly#sharethesicily#messina_photogroup#messina_worldhubphoto#messina_insta#belpaese #sicilia_in

The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele is located on via Cavour and is part of a small cluster of important public buildings at Messina who circle the Piazza Antonello square at the entrance to the Galleria. I took some wonderful photos of the beautiful details on each building. I'm alway fascinated by windows, I couldn't help but imagine what could be behind this curtain. Today I continue to explore the hidden treasures in the historic centre of Messina on Sicily Inside and Out. Click on the link in the bio to read more. #messina#galleria#galleriavittorioemanuale#thecharacterofmessina#sicilyinsideandout#visitmessina#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails#anaustralianinsicily#arcitecture#anislandofwonder#allaboutsicily#exploreitaly#sharethesicily#messina_photogroup#messina_worldhubphoto#messina_insta#belpaese #sicilia_in

In the morning the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele III is like a stain-glass filled church, the sunshine streams in and there is a peaceful silence which allows you to take in the scope of the place and all of the decorative details. Today on my blog we are continuing to explore the hidden treasures in the historic centre of Messina. Take a walk with me through the newly restored Galleria a slightly smaller space than similar structures at Milan or Naples but no less spectacular and filled with luminous potential. Feel free to click on through with the link in the bio. #messina#galleria#galleriavittorioemanuale#thecharacterofmessina#sicilyinsideandout#visitmessina#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails#anaustralianinsicily#arcitecture#anislandofwonder#allaboutsicily#exploreitaly#sharethesicily#messina_photogroup#messina_worldhubphoto#messina_insta#belpaese #sicilia_in

I love theatres. As a teenager growing up in Perth Western Australia I'd literally used to hang around the historical Edwardian His Majesty's theatre in the heart of the city. It is a wonderful building, I adored the performances, made friends with the artists and soaked up the creative atmosphere. Theatres are hallowed ground for me, there is always something special going on and each one has its own story. Whenever I travel I always try to see a local opera house or theatre. Today on my blog I'll introduce you to the Teatro Vittorio Emanuele at Messina, which is a beautiful golden building with an amazing tale to share. Feel free to click on the link in the bio. #messina#teatro#teatrovittorioemanuale#thecharacterofmessina#sicilyinsideandout#visitmessina#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails

Its been a gloomy month all over Italy, so much bad weather and damage. I hope November will be better. Sicily at this time of year is filled with wonderful colours and tastes. The miracle of San Martino brings with it the promise of a little sunshine and good wine. A quick list of events for this November is up on the blog now for anyone visiting soon. Link in my bio as usual. (Stock image from Unsplash) #novemberinsicily#novembreinsicilia#eventsinicily#sanmartino#saintmartinoftours#autumninsicily#italyinthefall

25 years without the magic, wisdom and art of Federico Fellini. I wonder what he would have thought and made from the violent, dark, dangerous and ridiculous recent history of the world. Not even his twisted immagination would have forseen this future. Maestro T'amo, t'amo, t'amo e t'amerò. Quando muore Fellini il grido è forte Spacca la terra che improvvisa piange Lacrime dal Marecchia fino al Gange Alluvionano il mondo alla sua morte. Quel giorno dimmi chi non lacrimava Nemmeno la persona, la più frigida, Pianse Rondi co' Akira Kurosawa Pianse la Loren con la Lollobrigida Pianse Anita e Marcello, Pianse il sole Pianse Mollica lacrime a bizzeffe Pianse anche i verbi e tutte le parole Che, quel giorno, cominciavano per effe. Quando muore il maestro d'Amarcorde Anche i poeti abbassano le teste. - Roberto Benigni #felliniday#maestrofellini#rememberingfellini#masterofitaliancinema#cinemaitaliana#thisismyhalloween

Possibly my favourite part of Messina is Piazza Duomo (it's hard to choose as there are many things I enjoy about this underrated Sicilian city.) But Piazza Duomo has become part of my routine every time I visit. I get off the bus just behind it, walk past the beautiful palazzi, thread past the shady trees, say hi to my friend in the photo here on my way to whatever errand I am running. He may look a little worse for ware but the Greek god Orion is credited with making the naturally formed harbour which is still very much at the centre of Messina. Today on my blog I'm sharing some photos of this beautiful square in Sicily. Feel free to click on the link in the bio for a quick walk in the historic heart of Messina. #messina#fontana#piazzaduomo#thecharacterofmessina#sicilyinsideandout#visitmessina#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails

Hi, I'm a little concerned not everyone has been seeing my posts on Instagram, with changes in the viewing settings. If you can see my fave image above of the operatic Gelateria Tosca from my street photography series around Messina be sure to comment 'Viva Messina' to let me know you saw it and that you are still with me! Cheers☺

Oh yeah, it is Autumn/ Fall isn't it? Perhaps we need to give our seasons new names. Summer Fall? Sicily the island of the sun.🌞 #messina#fallinitaly#autumninitaly#seasonsinsicily#sicilyinsideandout#autunnoinsicilia#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails

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Sleepy eyed shutters above the main post office at the centre of Messina. These eylids spoke to me together with the allegorical head sculptor detail which represents the city. Apart from the half awake windows and lazy pigeons Mrs Messina reminds me of Medusa the mythological creature which symbolises the entire island. #messina#galleria#galleriavittorioemanuale#thecharacterofmessina#sicilyinsideandout#visitmessina#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails#anaustralianinsicily#arcitecture#anislandofwonder#allaboutsicily#exploreitaly#sharethesicily#messina_photogroup#messina_worldhubphoto#messina_insta#belpaese #sicilia_in

The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele is located on via Cavour and is part of a small cluster of important public buildings at Messina who circle the Piazza Antonello square at the entrance to the Galleria. I took some wonderful photos of the beautiful details on each building. I'm alway fascinated by windows, I couldn't help but imagine what could be behind this curtain. Today I continue to explore the hidden treasures in the historic centre of Messina on Sicily Inside and Out. Click on the link in the bio to read more. #messina#galleria#galleriavittorioemanuale#thecharacterofmessina#sicilyinsideandout#visitmessina#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails#anaustralianinsicily#arcitecture#anislandofwonder#allaboutsicily#exploreitaly#sharethesicily#messina_photogroup#messina_worldhubphoto#messina_insta#belpaese #sicilia_in

In the morning the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele III is like a stain-glass filled church, the sunshine streams in and there is a peaceful silence which allows you to take in the scope of the place and all of the decorative details. Today on my blog we are continuing to explore the hidden treasures in the historic centre of Messina. Take a walk with me through the newly restored Galleria a slightly smaller space than similar structures at Milan or Naples but no less spectacular and filled with luminous potential. Feel free to click on through with the link in the bio. #messina#galleria#galleriavittorioemanuale#thecharacterofmessina#sicilyinsideandout#visitmessina#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails#anaustralianinsicily#arcitecture#anislandofwonder#allaboutsicily#exploreitaly#sharethesicily#messina_photogroup#messina_worldhubphoto#messina_insta#belpaese #sicilia_in

I love theatres. As a teenager growing up in Perth Western Australia I'd literally used to hang around the historical Edwardian His Majesty's theatre in the heart of the city. It is a wonderful building, I adored the performances, made friends with the artists and soaked up the creative atmosphere. Theatres are hallowed ground for me, there is always something special going on and each one has its own story. Whenever I travel I always try to see a local opera house or theatre. Today on my blog I'll introduce you to the Teatro Vittorio Emanuele at Messina, which is a beautiful golden building with an amazing tale to share. Feel free to click on the link in the bio. #messina#teatro#teatrovittorioemanuale#thecharacterofmessina#sicilyinsideandout#visitmessina#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails

Its been a gloomy month all over Italy, so much bad weather and damage. I hope November will be better. Sicily at this time of year is filled with wonderful colours and tastes. The miracle of San Martino brings with it the promise of a little sunshine and good wine. A quick list of events for this November is up on the blog now for anyone visiting soon. Link in my bio as usual. (Stock image from Unsplash) #novemberinsicily#novembreinsicilia#eventsinicily#sanmartino#saintmartinoftours#autumninsicily#italyinthefall

25 years without the magic, wisdom and art of Federico Fellini. I wonder what he would have thought and made from the violent, dark, dangerous and ridiculous recent history of the world. Not even his twisted immagination would have forseen this future. Maestro T'amo, t'amo, t'amo e t'amerò. Quando muore Fellini il grido è forte Spacca la terra che improvvisa piange Lacrime dal Marecchia fino al Gange Alluvionano il mondo alla sua morte. Quel giorno dimmi chi non lacrimava Nemmeno la persona, la più frigida, Pianse Rondi co' Akira Kurosawa Pianse la Loren con la Lollobrigida Pianse Anita e Marcello, Pianse il sole Pianse Mollica lacrime a bizzeffe Pianse anche i verbi e tutte le parole Che, quel giorno, cominciavano per effe. Quando muore il maestro d'Amarcorde Anche i poeti abbassano le teste. - Roberto Benigni #felliniday#maestrofellini#rememberingfellini#masterofitaliancinema#cinemaitaliana#thisismyhalloween

Possibly my favourite part of Messina is Piazza Duomo (it's hard to choose as there are many things I enjoy about this underrated Sicilian city.) But Piazza Duomo has become part of my routine every time I visit. I get off the bus just behind it, walk past the beautiful palazzi, thread past the shady trees, say hi to my friend in the photo here on my way to whatever errand I am running. He may look a little worse for ware but the Greek god Orion is credited with making the naturally formed harbour which is still very much at the centre of Messina. Today on my blog I'm sharing some photos of this beautiful square in Sicily. Feel free to click on the link in the bio for a quick walk in the historic heart of Messina. #messina#fontana#piazzaduomo#thecharacterofmessina#sicilyinsideandout#visitmessina#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails

Hi, I'm a little concerned not everyone has been seeing my posts on Instagram, with changes in the viewing settings. If you can see my fave image above of the operatic Gelateria Tosca from my street photography series around Messina be sure to comment 'Viva Messina' to let me know you saw it and that you are still with me! Cheers☺

Oh yeah, it is Autumn/ Fall isn't it? Perhaps we need to give our seasons new names. Summer Fall? Sicily the island of the sun.🌞 #messina#fallinitaly#autumninitaly#seasonsinsicily#sicilyinsideandout#autunnoinsicilia#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails

What season is it in Sicily again? Way too much sunshine and greenery to be autumn or fall! #messina#fallinitaly#autumninitaly #seasonsinsicily#sicilyinsideandout#autunnoinsicilia#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails

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