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| We traveled the autostrado from Palermo and drove south to the interior of the island and the Madonie Mountains. The impressive landscape consists of olive trees, vineyards, lemon trees, cauliflower and artichokes plants. These were all patches of color against the sun-baked, often rocky hills and dark brown fields, freshly plowed for new planting. The fields of wheat made Sicily the breadbasket of the Roman Empire. |
| The hill town of Resuttano is found in the northern part of the province of Caltanissetta. This church is on a small piazza in Resuttano. It is where the families of my maternal grandparents, the Inzinnas and Cagninas were christened and attended services. We were able to locate my mother's first cousin Antonino, who lives close by to this church. It was a joy to meet and visit with him and his family. The Sicilian Inzinna family have been photographers since 1914. |
| The above watercolor was painted on site from our lodgings at the La Rocca of il Castello, an "agriturism" working farm. The half pensione provided us with meals wonderfully prepared by Mrs. La Rocca. The wine, olives, artichokes, 'strattu, olive oil and almonds served to us, were all products of the farm. In addition to the spectacular view of the mountains, one is able to experience the farm's groves of olive trees, vineyards and swim in a beautiful swimming pool. * The resident rooster will wake you to begin your day. |
| View of Resuttano |
| Interior of Sicilia |
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| More paintings from the Madonie Mountains and a wonderful tourist farm to visit. |
| "Chiesa Madre of Resuttano" |
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| Visit my cousin Roberto Inzinna's photography website from Sicily. |
| Fruit and vegtable shop on "Via Roma, Resuttano" |
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