Arco dell'Elefante: according to the legend, the elephant pumps in water from the sea when the island is too dry.

Crappulla at the Lago Specchio di Venere

Land, sea and tourist.

The tourists are here!

We're back on the island! One of the first things that I witnessed was a pig slaughtering at 6.30h in the morning. It's tradition to do this as early as possible. It wasn't a nice experience; not for me and certainly not for the pig. Un vero momento terribile!
Afterwards, there is the traditional BBQ and drinking (this can go on all day).
Interesting detail: contrary to Belgian custom, the first blood isn't used to make sausages but instead it's used to make 'Sanguinacio': a cake based on chocolate and pig blood (recipe will follow).

This blog is temporarily at rest.

New post can be expected around the third week of May, when I return from Belgium.

View from our terrace