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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!
... bad!!!
We set off and aimed to get to Saracusa to spend the night, the ride back down Etna was cool and we remarked how we had gotten down just in time as the clouds were rolling in and the top of Etna was not visible anymore.
After a short ride we arrived in Saracusa and found our place to stay, there were no campsites so we consulted the rough guide and found an awesome B&B with huge rooms and close to everything. The lady was lovely and was very ...
Another Day, Another Sicily
... grape vines and other farming detritus today.
Erice's Norman-style influences are reflected in its imposing towers and fortifications. During our walking tour, we see the walls that stretch from Porta Spada to Porta Trapani, and protect the only side of the hill with no natural defenses. On all other sides, the sheer rock face made the town one of the most impregnable fortresses on the island.
We convene—about ...
Palermo and Monreale
... Piazza Verdi dominated by the Teatro Massimo, Palermo's premiere opera venue, though the allure is somewhat diminished by the stench of drains surrounding the tacky souvenir tables.
More time could have been spent investigating the city's chapels, piazzas and gardens but we're happy with our itinerary and bloated by bread and pasta. Sicily's east will remain for a future visit.
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Back in Cefalù
... a lift back to Cefalù for the day. The wind is up here and surfers are able to make the most of the waves. It's an enjoyable completing of our circuit of Sicily's west but hard to escape from.
Having arranged to get picked up one station away at Campofelice, we head to the train station in plenty of time. The ticket office and bar ...
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