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Travel Blogs from Palermo
Arrivederci al Prossimo Viaggio
... 160; Next stop was the Cattedrale, a very ornate cathedral with a hybrid of design elements. We then attempted to visit the Palazzo dei Normanni, but it seemed completely inaccessible; we could not find a way in. On our first trip through the park next to the Palazzo – Piazza Indipendenza– we saw chairs tied to trees with ropes, or with chains and bicycle locks. Retracing our steps we discovered the reason: four groups of ...
Hanging with the Mafia!
... catch our ferry to Sardinia tonight. The ride there was mentally windy and at one stage we got blown so hard that we were moved about 5 meters across the road! The threat of rain was always present but somehow we managed to dodge it and arrived in Trapani dry as a bone! We parked at the port, which was surprisingly well signposted (unlike anything else in Italy), and went in search of a ticket on the ferry which was due to leave at around 12 that night…we found the ticket ...
Another Day, Another Sicily
... has been conquered and occupied by more ethnic and religious groups that I have room here to mention. The most recent of those, according to our guide, Juliet, was The Mafia who only recently have been ousted from power by a fed-up populous. We are destined to spend more time outside of Palermo than in it. Perhaps that is a good thing because the streets and sidewalks we see are filthy with trash. Gloria wonders if the younger generation ...
Palermo and Monreale
... of Baroque, the confectionary that is San Giuseppe dei Teatini. Whatever space inside could be adorned by cherubs, bouquets and curls is done so doubly. It's an acquired taste.
At night Palermo is a grid of thoroughfares with closed shops and few pedestrians, a network of dimly lit and disquieting streets, littered and somewhat sinister to the visitor. With a good map, it's worth seeking ...
Back in Cefalù
... eggs and potent local cheeses. Sadly Monday is Maria's day off from cooking so we miss a third night of delights. A local pizza with the last of our wine with Maria is still a pleasure though. I encourage Maria to write a book of her move to the country, her simple, delicious recipes and rationale for sourcing local, seasonal produce. May happen.
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