The Baroque altar of Chiesa della Martorana. It is architecturally at odds with the rest of the Church, which is Norman in origin with heavy Byzantine influence dating from the 12th Century. The original mosaics in the main altar area were torn out in favor of the more popular Baroque style of the 16th Century.
Pushing back from the jetway on what I am anticipating to be a once-in-a-lifetime trip of discovery and enrichment. My wonderful wife and lifetime travel partner Diahann has lovingly and graciously urged me over the edge of this cliff, allowing me...