Meanwhile, a little project was made: a book, containing 25 images of the island. Every book is handmade, has its own unique design and is published in a limited edition of 25 signed copies. You can download a low res. pdf by clicking here.

Yesterday evening, we went to the opening of an exhibition of handbags in the only art gallery of Pantelleria. Valérie, also one of the participants, was wearing for the occasion her beautiful kimono.

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).