Sicily
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October 6-9 Taormina
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On the 6th we took a private car from Siracusa to Taormina with a stop over in Catarina to see the WWII museum. We didn’t really give the museum it’s due. There are 4 major sections to see after viewing… Continue reading
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October 3-5, Siracusa
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We had two and a half days in Siracusa. While more touristy than Ragusa it has its charms. We had an apartment on the island part of town, Ortiga. It is a mix of old streets, designer shops and lots… Continue reading
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October 2 Ragusa
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What a wonderful place is this. We have stayed in the old part (Ibla) and have not gone to the other side (Superior) because we are taking it slow. A festival was taking place that allowed entry to some sites… Continue reading
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October 1 Villa Romana & Ragusa
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We were about 15 minutes out from our hotel in Agrigento when David remembered that he had left his jacket and hat on a couch in the hotel lobby. I said that we should return for them. Only an additional… Continue reading
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September 30 Agrigento
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All day to see the Greek temples in a leisurely walk. The row of temples is on a slight hill so we parked at the bottom, took a shuttle taxi to the top and walked down. Our guidebook said that… Continue reading
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September 29 Montreale & Agrigento
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Cleaned the trash, packed and waited for a taxi to take us to the Palermo airport Avis car rental spot. Our AirBNB host arranged for a taxi to get us which was extremely helpful. He also charged less than his… Continue reading
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September 28 Palermo
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When I travel I love to go to markets and cook dinner at home. It’s a bit of creativity (what can we throw together using what is available?) and a bit of pretending that I live there. The others humored… Continue reading
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September 27 Palermo
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First full day in Palermo/Sicily. We are in a nice apartment with John and Roberta. It is on a rough looking street but just off a main drag and very central. We can walk to all major sights. (Hint: don’t… Continue reading
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September 26 Marseille to Palermo
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( I think that I have done this entry already but I can not see it on the post. Connection issues are a problem.) We had a day in Marseille before our 7:50 flight to Sicily. We returned to the… Continue reading
Two Tramps 