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Arrivederci al Prossimo Viaggio
... overpowered even the smell of fish. Mixed within the fish and spices were fruit and vegetable stands where more items were unrecognizable than familiar. From here made our way to Teatro Politeama, then back to the hotel. On the way back we passed a theater with protest signs; I took photos and have tried to translate. This is what I have ended up with: "Stop the dismantling by-laws. Dancers not tagliateci legs!" Not sure where I ...
Hanging with the Mafia!
... of the original temple, fantastic! The columns even had the original tool marks on them from god knows how many years prior!
We had some yummy pizzas by the waterfront and returned to our room to rest after our big day of hiking up a volcano!
27/10/12
We both slept in a bit as our room had no window which is very off putting as when you wake up you are unsure of the time – I don’t like it but Rhys loves it as he can sleep in. When we ...
Another Day, Another Sicily
From a flat sea into Palermo's working harbor, we arrived after a slow sail from Catania. This morning, so as to not disturb Gloria’s sleep while still accommodating my preference for an early arising, I did not arrange for room service. Instead, I grabbed the computer and crept out to Deck 9’s Panorama Lounge for my morning coffee. I uploaded the Catania blog and downloaded the Kansas City Star for my slow morning experience.
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Palermo and Monreale
... of relics of local patron Santa Rosalia, whose figure is carried through the city to great ceremony and partying every year. In front of the altar a diagonal strip on the floor depicts the zodiac signs, aligned so a pool of sunlight will hit perfectly the month's star sign.A short walk from here, at Quattro Canti, the crossroads that divides the capital into quarters, is Palermo's ...
Back in Cefalù
... Taxis are doing great business. We end up getting a lift back all the way from Cefalù as the train remains static.
1/10/12 After yesterday's drama with the train, we choose to stay closer to base and wander up the road past the fields of brassicas. Farmers are spraying.
Fabrizio and Maria invite us to join them for a light lunch ...