Day 47, from Caltabellotta to Ostia (Augustine)

Caltabellotta morning

Caltabellotta was mystified by some in German-speaking “esoteric Christian” Europe. Myhified Modern History. About like the enchanting lights in the halls, empty city village.

Palermo train station

Within three minutes of arriving at the Palermo train station, I am approached by two strangers to make some sort of purchase. One man selling an umbrella; the other man didn’t listen to hear.

Is there anywhere in the world without these?
Salvatore Rizzuti in the studio in

After studying a local famous sculpture’s work in a nearby village museum, I walked into his studio, expressed my appreciation of a sculpture with ideas… And then, seeing the Dostoyevsky piece, I decided to take a photo andI told this man, who I have never met before, where to stand for the photo. I told him to think what he thought when he created the sculpture of Dostoyevsky. His daughter tells me it captures not only the essence of the work, but the essence of him.

Contral bus to Ostia

I had no ticket for the bus, but the driver just waved me on. 👍