Noto!

Before leaving Sicily and returning to school I went to Noto. This small town was built in the late 1600's after an earthquake destroyed the city. The new city of Noto was moved a few kilometers away from the destruction and was built in a very baroque style. 

The main street is lined with churches, government buildings, and shops.

The sky was really pink on our first night! 

The balconies on the fancy palazzi have awesome figures like these horses. Others have mermaid looking people or little putti [cherubs].












This is a picture from the top of a church tower. The staircase up was a bit treacherous, but we made it to the top.

Cow!

We drove to visit the old, destroyed town of Noto. This was the view from the top of the town wall. As you can see, it was a very strategic spot for a town. 

Dad dropped his camera lens protector and it rolled under the fence and down a few feet. I climbed under the fence for it. 

I was so sorry to leave Sicily, but I know I will have to come back eventually. Maybe in the summer next time for some swimming and more sunshine.