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Casualties during the war and occupation in 1943

Phil Stern A decorated World War II Army vet—he was one of the storied "Darby's Rangers" ,1st Ranger Battalion, who saw so much action in North Africa and Sicily in 1943—Phil Stern made some of the most memorable pictures to emerge from that war.

Driving the city streets in Catania

Life in Catania

Driving out of town to Taormina along the coast

Taormina built on the rock hillsides

Walking is an adventure in Taormina., the sweeping views of the sea below.

Taormina is a hilltop town on the east coast of Sicily. It sits near Mount Etna, an active volcano with trails leading to the summit. The town is known for the Teatro Antico di Taormina, an ancient Greco-Roman theater still used today. Near the theater, cliffs drop to the sea forming coves with sandy beaches. A narrow stretch of sand connects to Isola Bella, a tiny island and nature reserve.

If you like shopping this is your paradise.

The town of Taormina is perched on a cliff overlooking the Ionian Sea. Besides the ancient Greek theatre, it has many old churches, lively bars, fine restaurants and antique shops. The Santuario Madonna della Rocca is one such church. Located on the slope above the town, it commands an impressive view of the coast and Mount Etna to the south, and is accessible on foot via the staired path, Salita Castello

Preparing Gelato for our group. It is good stuff.

Just left here after having lunch with several friends on the trip.

Lots of outdoor cafes.

Check out these bouganvilleas flowers

Just a few of your closest 10,000 friends in town for a few hours. Amazing

Views from the top are incredible. You can see for miles.

Piazza IX Aprile is Taormina's main square where tourists and locals congregate.

Every where you look are people

And they said it was just a normal day.. not really congested. yeh right!!!

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