15 September 2002

Sighting: Live Audio Comments Adam Curry -- Harold left behind an audio comment about standardizing audiblogging following a Live Curry blog item.

Taormina's Beaches TAORMINA -- This warm Mediterranean city lies 689 feet above sea level with the coastline directly north and south. Several picturesque bays, with rocky coves and smooth sandy beaches, can be easily reached by cable car from the hotels.

Taormina's Ampitheatre AMPITHEATRE, Taormina -- Around 10 years ago, I was flying in and out of Sicily when Europe's highest and most active volcano was acting up. If you sit in the Taormina Ampitheatre during those eruptions, you will be treated to wonderful nocturnal fireworks. Seen from my aircraft flying out of the island, the dazzling blue Mediterranean frames the lizard-like slopes of the mountain.