We leave the Agriturismo!
Our guide (Jackie) with driver (Frsncesca) takes us to the archeological site at Segesta. Here there is a Greek temple built in 500 BC. It was only partially completed (about 80%) and is incredible. It's early (9AM) so the air is cool with a great breeze. We walk around the site and learn from our knowledgable guide.
After that we take the windy road up to Erice- the medieval city on the top of a mountain overlooking the water. We view the Venus Castle and then walk the cobbled streets. It reminds us a slightly larger and a bit less touristy Saint Cirq Lapopie from last summer. Pottery and unbelievable pasteries. Their specialty is a type of almond cookie. We get a sampling for later. We have a pizza lunch (Sarah's has fried potatoes on it and Em's has eggplant) and then head for Palermo. We are glad not to be going back to Alcamo and the sweltering apartment at the Agriturismo. Our new hotel is on the other side of he city by the water. Our driver tells us about a terrific roasted chicken place around the corner but we think not to risk it. Crossing the road here has proved challenging!
After some napping, 3/4 of us take a walk around the area. Emily decides to sleep for 3rd hour.
Dinner is at an outside cafe on the neighborhood. The area is so lively with so many outdoor cafes to choose from. Crowded and people out with families. We choose a place with a lot of fish options. Marc- sardine balls (actually amazing and so much better than they sound. Sort of like an Italian gefilte fish stuffed with raisins and pine nuts in a tomato sauce) and a grilled white fish of some sort. We can't under stand the waiter and it's the special of the day and fresh so he orders it. Very simple and great. I share it since I get just a large arugula salad with grilled. Veggies. Sarah-pasta with Sicilian Pesto (almonds and basil) and Em- salt cod croquettes and then caprese salad. Everyone is happy. Wine of course. Em
loves being served wine by the way.
Walk home to hotel. We have to get up early tomorrow to catch the 8AM bus to Siracusa.
After that we take the windy road up to Erice- the medieval city on the top of a mountain overlooking the water. We view the Venus Castle and then walk the cobbled streets. It reminds us a slightly larger and a bit less touristy Saint Cirq Lapopie from last summer. Pottery and unbelievable pasteries. Their specialty is a type of almond cookie. We get a sampling for later. We have a pizza lunch (Sarah's has fried potatoes on it and Em's has eggplant) and then head for Palermo. We are glad not to be going back to Alcamo and the sweltering apartment at the Agriturismo. Our new hotel is on the other side of he city by the water. Our driver tells us about a terrific roasted chicken place around the corner but we think not to risk it. Crossing the road here has proved challenging!
After some napping, 3/4 of us take a walk around the area. Emily decides to sleep for 3rd hour.
Dinner is at an outside cafe on the neighborhood. The area is so lively with so many outdoor cafes to choose from. Crowded and people out with families. We choose a place with a lot of fish options. Marc- sardine balls (actually amazing and so much better than they sound. Sort of like an Italian gefilte fish stuffed with raisins and pine nuts in a tomato sauce) and a grilled white fish of some sort. We can't under stand the waiter and it's the special of the day and fresh so he orders it. Very simple and great. I share it since I get just a large arugula salad with grilled. Veggies. Sarah-pasta with Sicilian Pesto (almonds and basil) and Em- salt cod croquettes and then caprese salad. Everyone is happy. Wine of course. Em
loves being served wine by the way.
Walk home to hotel. We have to get up early tomorrow to catch the 8AM bus to Siracusa.
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