Man, what a day! I swear, Scicli is a wild ride. I woke up thinking it’d be chill, ya know? Just another day in this beautiful baroque town. But nah, life had other plans.
So, I hit the streets, right? First stop, Via Mormina Penna. It’s like stepping into a postcard. The buildings are all colorful and stuff. I’m snapping pics like a tourist, but I live here! 😂 Anyway, I’m walking, and suddenly, I trip over a cobblestone. Classic me. Almost face-planted.
Then, I hear this loud commotion. Turns out, there’s a market on Piazza Italia. Fresh produce everywhere! I’m talking tomatoes so red they look like they’re blushing. I grab some, but then I see this old dude arguing with a vendor. Like, c’mon, it’s just a tomato! But nah, he’s all like, “I want my money back!” I’m just standing there, trying not to laugh.
After that, I decide to hit up the Chiesa di San Bartolomeo. It’s stunning, man. The details are insane. I’m just standing there, soaking it all in, when this kid runs in, yelling about a cat stuck in a tree. I’m like, “Dude, priorities!” But I can’t help it. I follow him outside.
And guess what? There’s a cat! Up high, looking all majestic. So, I’m trying to be a hero, right? I climb up this rickety ladder. My heart’s racing. I’m thinking, “What if I fall?” But I get the cat! It’s all purring and stuff. I’m feeling like a rockstar. But then, I realize I’m covered in dirt and cat hair. Great.
Next, I’m starving. I head to Via Francesco Mormina. There’s this little trattoria I love. I order pasta alla Norma. It’s like a hug in a bowl. But while I’m eating, this group of tourists comes in, and they’re LOUD. Like, can you not? I’m trying to enjoy my meal! They’re talking about how they “discovered” Scicli. I’m rolling my eyes so hard, I think I might’ve strained something.
After lunch, I stroll down to the beach. The sun’s shining, and the sea looks inviting. I’m thinking, “Finally, some peace.” But nope! There’s a bunch of kids playing soccer. They kick the ball, and it lands right next to me. I’m like, “Really?!” But then, they ask me to join. I can’t say no. So, I’m running around, trying to keep up. Spoiler alert: I’m not as young as I used to be. 😂
By the time I’m done, I’m exhausted. I plop down on the sand, and just chill. The sunset is gorgeous. I’m feeling all the feels. But then, I see a seagull swoop down and steal someone’s gelato. I can’t even! It’s like a scene from a movie.
As the day winds down, I’m walking back home, and I can’t help but think about how crazy today was. Scicli, you’ve got my heart. But seriously, can we have a chill day next time? Just one?
Anyway, I get home, and I’m ready to crash. But first, I gotta tell my friends about this wild day. Can’t wait to see their faces when I tell them about the cat and the gelato thief. What a ride!