Ustica sape

Hello Pietro,

I am so sorry it has taken me so long to write you since being back in the States. Things got busy as soon as I got back and I’ve been telling myself for months to sit down and write you!

I want to thank you for giving me the best experience of my trip to Italy. Ustica was, by far, my favorite place I visited throughout my entire trip. It was incredible to see the breathtaking land where my family once lived and even meet a distant La Barbera relative! The views of the island of Ustica were incomparable to any place I’ve ever visited.  The beautiful teal water just mesmerized me the entire time. I’ve never seen water so clear and beautiful.

I had no idea what to expect when we arrived, but I never imagined you would plan out our entire time there, especially with being able to feel like a local and experience so much of the culture. I think Courtney and I enjoyed the clear boat ride on our day of arrival the most. Being able to go into caves, take in the views of two sides of the island at different times of day, and swimming in the beautiful Ustica coast was an experience we will never forget. Please thank your friend Salvatore Militello again for his generosity. Courtney and I are so grateful for the experience!

After our boat ride, we were grateful to relish in the Sicilian buffet at Hotel Ustica Punta Spalmatore. As if that weren’t enough, you filled our next day with a local cultural experience we can’t forget. We were so fortunate and honored to meet your friend Giovanni Palmisano, visit his small family vineyard, and learn how he (altro…)