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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!
... blocks with balconies jutting out obstructing the view of the sky. The old town is divided up into 4 districts by a major crossroads and each district is home to something individual. We visited the Norman Cathedral and the Old Royal Palace before wandering through the Arab and Roman sectors on our way to the harbor. We had pizza for lunch once again and continued on to find the ticket office for the ferry tonight. The office was found easily and we treated ourselves to cabin for ...
Another Day, Another Sicily
... coach parking area, past the agave plants and on to the extremely well-preserved temple, which was thought to have been built by a Greek architect between 424-416 B.C. Mostly, this place is a mystery even to those who study it.
Next we are off to Erice, a lovely town perched on an isolated hill north of Trapani. Our coach negotiates winding switchback narrow roads as we climb and climb and climb to reach Erice. Once there, again, we ...
Palermo and Monreale
We've received mixed reports of the capital and allowed ourselves just one full day. Our brief visit is made easy thanks to Dario, the proprietor of B&B Novecento who recommends a whole itinerary for us, including the venue for this evening's dinner. First on the agenda is a bus trip out of the city to the surrounding hills and the Norman cathedral of Monreale. We were impressed by ...
Back in Cefalù
... The ticket machine is broken. You can't buy tickets. The 'fast' train is 1hr 40 mins late. Our slow train arrives 40 minutes late and it's already full, with many students heading back to Palermo with suitcases. Despite this, people cram aboard, blocking the doors. Tempers simmer and arguments ensue as the train remains on the platform for ...
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