While the rest of my family got to enjoy Sicily for about a week, I joined in the party a bit late, so my few days there were spent mainly in Catania. If you want a dose of real southern Sicilian living, I recommend diving into the culture here! 
The fish market near the main piazza was a sight to see! (I of course didn’t have my camera with me to capture it.) and we ate tons of fresh seafood for dinner both nights. My favorite was the spaghetti with clams. My father was more adventurous with his dish (on the right). The best part, though, was the evening light filtering into the square, drenching the church, and settling on us during dinner before disappearing. Can’t you just feel the warm glow? 
Of course, after dinner I had to treat myself to my first gelato, and I chose the gelateria based completely on the fascinating ceiling. Looks like something Kelly Wearstler would approve of, no?
The next day was all about sightseeing, since it was Sunday and nothing was open. We roamed through the little town and found buildings old and new… all beautiful! 
We mused at how Italians always look so chic and cool, even in the middle of the heat, so we all practiced putting on our best faces to fit in. This is my “Oh, what, this gorgeous centuries-old church? Nothing I haven’t seen before. Ho hum.” face. What do you think? 
I was so bummed when we passed Rizzotti and Zara Home and neither were open. Sundays in Europe! Ugh!! The best I could do was snap a few window shopping photos for you. 
At the end of the afternoon we ended up in this big park that was wonderfully shaded and quiet… a perfect spot to sit and enjoy the city for a bit before packing up and leaving the next day for more adventures (tomorrow, tomorrow!).
ps – the b&b we stayed at in catania is called BAD, but don’t let the name scare you. its decor was slightly hipster meets old world italy, we had our own private patio and kitchen, and the owners were wonderfully helpful! we also dined two nights in a row at the osteria antica sicilia, we loved it (and our waiter, paulo) so much.
*photography by coco+kelley.
Looks like you had a blast. Your pics are awesome.
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These are great images.. I love your photo..you look very cool and chic..
SeaGal
I love Catania !…
I love that ceiling. Very KW as you said. Lovely photos. Keep ‘em comin’.
Kacie
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that food looks soooo good!
v nice super chic photo too! you can pull it off! xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams
loving all your wonderful comments! and thanks for not making me feel like a crazy fool for my ‘sophisticated italian’ face
xo
You are officially my new travel guide! Loving all your insights!
I am new to your blog and loving it! I am also a blogger/event planner/a few other things:)
You have officially locked me into a trip to Italy this year! Thanks for sharing.
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I’m loving getting to eavesdrop on your travels. Also, I love the bangs on you and the nude lips. I’ve been doing a lot of the nude lip lately.
Lovely pictures!
xx Grace
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I can’t believe I have never been in Catania…
Stores closed on Sun are a bit of a disappointment for me too. But then I think – well, they too have the right to enjoy their families and the warm weather…
What beautiful photos! I have been curious about Sicily for a long time so now you have helped me officially add it to my list of must-see places!
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The pictures look stunning. Absolutely stunning.
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oh wow! i am so jealous – it is just breath taking there! so chic and historic at the same time. I lived for year in Rome and miss it so much!
xo Allison
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Great pics, so jealous of the trip, but mostly I’m just loving on your new bangs! I’ve been slowing cutting my side swept ones shorter and shorter. It’s such a great summer look
Loving all of your images!! Keep em comin!!
Beautiful photos of your holiday. I was lucky enough to go to Italy last year but only for a short time. Looking at these has just made me yearn to return to Italia and to explore Sicily.