Day 6 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 approaching Palermo, Sicily, Italy ...
We aren't exactly certain how our day in Palermo evolved.
Did we walk to the centre, was there a shuttle bus service? I know it matters not to you but I'm trying to reconstruct our day.
For me it is my diary of our travels.
This is what happens when you don't post / write as the adventure is happening ... my memory fails me at times ... might be time to keep a written journal!
Although the photos do trigger some memories.
I do remember that my first impressions were not favourable as we wandered towards the centre, but I can't put my finger on what it was ... and then I really opened my eyes and saw the uniqueness and beauty in all that surrounded me!
Views from our balcony as we were approaching the dock.
Palermo located on the northwestern coast of Sicily is "considered a jewel in the crown of Sicily". It is the largest city on the island.
The post office ...
Beautiful architecture ...
No this is not a stained glass window in a church, it was in an entrance door to an apartment building.
What a beauty! I think this would be a lovely feature in my front door side lights.
Chuesa di S. Domenici e Chiostro
Santa Caterina / Saint Catherine Church in the Plaza Bellini. (Baroque)
Plaza Bellini is home to three churches Saint Catherine's (pictured above) and below Santa Maria dell' Ammiraglio and San Cataldo with its three domes ... both of these are Unesco World Heritage Sites.
My "Signore Honey" in the square ...
they say "when in Rome do as the Romans do" what a whirlwind of title changes for my man!
Monsieur in France, Señor in Spain, Signore in Italy!
Praetorian Fountain - the most important landmark of Piazza Pretoria was built by Francesco Camilliani in 1554 in the city of Florence, Italy and then moved to Palermo in 1574.
Quattro Canti
The Palermo Cathedral ... Saint Mary of the Assumption was built in 1185.
A little time to just relax and people watch!
Ok Signore Honey, let's see what else we can find on our self guided walking tour!
Teatro Massimo (Opera House)
Another busy day and lesson learned don't always judge a book by it's cover, first impressions may not always be accurate ... lots of beautiful history in Palermo.
Departing from Palermo, Sicily we will travel 167 nautical miles and wake up in Naples, Italy tomorrow morning.
