BnB Capogallo
Travel Blogs from Palermo
Arrivederci al Prossimo Viaggio
... hike; ends up they had also been staying at the same B&B as us! We had an hour wait for our train to Palermo and had a great conversation with the couple from Australia who are on week six of a seven week vacation. Can you say "green with envy"? The train follows the northern coastline of Sicily, nonstop fabulous views of the sea. We arrived in Palermo at 3pm, and had yet another 10 minute slog with luggage to our hotel. We ...
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
... the entertainment give it their all.
So, too, have we today. Instead of heading to one of the other venues after the show, we make 11:00 our "return to cabin" time. It is Mandi’s birthday and Gloria wants to visit so Viber is called upon. If you don’t have Viber on your SmartPhone, check it out. Free calls and texts anywhere in the world between Viber subscribers. It evens works aboard ship.
We have a big day tomorrow: ...
Palermo and Monreale
... mosaics in the central apse of Cefalù Duomo but here the whole is a golden, glittering picture gallery with major tales from the Bible and racks of saints, described by tiny squares of colour and gilt. The main figure of Jesus seems more forlorn than Cefalù's though.
A staircase and tight passageway (€2 entry) leads to a view over the cloisters (€6 entry) and entry to ...
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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Amenities
- Room service
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Business Services
- Pets allowed