It is almost impossible to describe the experience we had in the home of Antonio. We were not treated as mere guests, but as treasured friends. Samiir and Antonio were warm, generous, interesting, helpful, kind and always entertaining. Their home is beautiful- an old Sicilian farm house, comfortable and inviting. Our room was spacious and airy. The bed was perfect. We were made to feel right at home immediately.
We had dinner, cooked by Antonio, assisted by Samiir, each evening. They prepared typical Sicilian foods and wines. The dishes were seasonal, always with the freshest ingredients. And each course was absolutely delicious! To our delight, Antonio and Samiir had dinner with us each night. The conversation was fascinating. We spoke of many things. Antonio is knowledgeable about many topics, and Samiir is bright and multilingual. We laughed and share stories as we ate, sometimes for more than 2 hours. It was such a privilege to get to know these wonderful people!
I hope that we remain friends and meet again!