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Trippin’ to Trapani

Posted on April 17, 2024 by jfdowshen

A beautiful morning for a long ride to Trapani, the capital of Trapani province. The road along the northern coast opens up new vistas that prove Vanessa’s claim that Sicily is beautifully verdant and mountainous. The valleys start showing off … Continue reading →

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Pressing on — Palermo

Posted on April 15, 2024 by jfdowshen

After a typical European/Italian buffet breakfast (why do Italians think an espresso diluted with hot water is coffee for Americans?) we take off for a full day of exploring the central, old town of Palermo. Our hotel is on the … Continue reading →

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Where oh Where is Palermo?

Posted on April 14, 2024 by jfdowshen

Thank the Gods for cannoli! After about 16 hours of flying, waiting for connections and other minor disorientations we finally set foot in Sicily – for our first time. No rest for the “travel” weary though as we met our … Continue reading →

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