I visited Partinico today and saw the home of my great grandfather replete with outdoor iron hook for donkey parking. My sister Diva and I met the mayor of the city who organized a little ceremony with a bambino choir singing an ancient Italian hymn and we were both given scrolls documenting the gift from the city of honorary citizenship in Partinico. Quite a day in Sicily.

Fascinating Gary...great post!
Frank Zappa, i figli sulle orme del mito
http://video.repubblica.it/edizione/palermo/frank-zappa-i-figli-sulle-orme-del-mito/85092/83481
How nice.
Lovely!
I love the hook for the donkey it adds perspective and what a lovely day.