Ortygia Syracuse

(S) Today's Sicilian challenge: how do we make coffee with no gas for the stove? Well, you use the old apartment’s stove, which has yet to be locked up yet after we moved out yesterday. Problem solved. Hot showers: check (well at least one of us). On the road to Syracuse: check. Yes, today’s destination is ancient Siracusa, which is …

... glad that it's currently the 60th anniverary of the Italian Republic and that entry to the Parco was 'gratis'. Our visit to Syracuse was short and reasonbly sweet, but if you have limited time on Sicily you can probably spend it better elsewhere. ...

... has often been the first port of call for the invading armies. Most of the action took place on the island of Ortygia just detached from mainland Siracusa. This is where we were lucky enough to stay. After weaving through the narrow labyrinths that ...

... about 90 minutes walking the streets. I had enough information from my guide book to get around. Basically Syracuse is split into two distinct areas. The old city (Ortygia) which was situated on a sort of island (had a bridge connection to the main land) ...

We arrived at our apartment in Siracusa (Syracuse) to a stunning pinky purple sunset over the small harbour that we could see from our balcony.  At first I thought that I had really stuffed up our accommodation as, from the outside, the place ...

... Siracusa it was raining lightly.  We walked to Via Roma to find our accommodation, it was a fair walk to the island of Ortygia.  Finally we found Via Roma, Our B & B Viaggiatori, Viandanti e Sognatori.  We explore Siracusa, its a ...

... not collect any money from us. The journey takes us through a rural area. We see several raptor birds and sheep. Back in Syracuse we visit our first supermercato (supermarket) next to the train station. I buy  Perugina Latte (1.4 for a big bar). ...

... in Italy. It is sold as coke light or coke zero. There are some overweight people here but nothing like in the USA. Back in Ortygia we try in vain to find the Jewish quarter but enjoy two churches. Often churches are closed so when we see an open door ...

... a round about outside Syracuse when Mandy was a little indecisive & change her mind. luckily all was fine. Syracuse is a beautiful town especially the island Ortygia is the old city. We are staying in the Palazzo Del Sale which was an salt factory ...

All prices per person in euros We take a taxi to railway station (10E this time). Our trip to Syracusa (Syracuse) involves changing trains at Catania and buying a second train ticket. In Catania we find a left luggage office, but it charges 4E per bag ...

... of 90m in height. It is fairly new. 20 years old perhaps. A caffè latte and snack revive us before the bus back to Ortygia. It turns out our hotel in next to the bus terminal. Bus tickets here need to be purchased at tobacco stores or pastry shops. ...